Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.
Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 2 Shot

Jul 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On July 30, 2023, at approximately 12:15 am Bridgeport Police received reports of (2) victims shot outside the Bank Sports Bar located at 102 Bank Street.  Officers quickly responded to the area to find both victims had already been transported to an area hospital via private vehicle.  Officers identified a crime scene along Bank Street and inside the McLevy Green.  The McLevy Green is a public square that runs adjacent to Bank Street.  Officers secured that area and contacted the Detective Bureau. Officers made a follow up to the hospital and confirmed 2 victims had arrived with gunshot wounds.  One victim, identified as 29-year-old Bridgeport man, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.  He is listed in critical…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Free Concert

Jul 28, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library Children's Department will be hosting a free library concert featuring Chris from the LeafJumpers Band on Monday, July 31 at 6 pm. It is free and open to the public. Chris will be performing songs from the 80s, 90s and 00s and his concert is recommended for anyone over the age of 12. Parents with small children (ages 5-11) are invited to drop them off at the Children's Department before attending the concert. Infants are welcomed at the concert but walking toddlers and preschoolers should stay home. The concert will be held in the Library's air-conditioned Lovell Room from 6-7:30 pm. Nonalcoholic beer tasting will be offered at intermission. Register online at: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/10436248

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State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG JOINSCOALITION TO EXPAND LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR SEVEREWEATHER EMERGENCY ALERTS

Jul 28, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general and New York City in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand language access for critical government alerts sent to cell phones, known as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs). In a comment letter, the coalition acknowledges the important steps FCC has taken to expand access to WEAs but notes that this proposal would require wireless companies to use machine translation rather than human translation for WEAs and would only include translations for 13 languages. Following multiple severe weather emergencies across the country, Attorney General Tong and the coalition urge FCC to adopt its alternative proposal to use human translators, which are far more reliable, instead of machine translation,…

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Westport

Westport Cooling

Jul 27, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

PREPARE FOR EXTREME HEAT OVER NEXT SEVERAL DAYS (WESTPORT)— The Westport Office of Emergency Management is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning Wednesday, July 26th at 8:00am. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for most of the state through Sunday, July 30th at 8:00am. Anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat is encouraged to visit their nearest cooling center. The following cooling centers are open in Westport: Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Avenue Mon- Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm Closed on Sat & Sun MoCa Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Cooling Centers

Jul 27, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cooling Center Protocol During the Last Week of July Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the heat. Homeless communities may also visit shelters to seek refuge during the air quality advisory by calling 211. Cooling Centers: Senior Centers (Open weekdays only) Black Rock Senior Center – 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (8:00am- 3:00pm) East Side Senior Center –…

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