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 Fire Department Promotions 2013

Video Report--Mayor Finch Swears in 11 New Fire Lieutenants and Pumper Engineers (Bridgeport, CT -- Sept. 17, 2013) – Firefighter Sheilyan Vega is the first ever Latina firefighter to place first on a promotional exam and is the first Latina to serve as a pumper engineer in the history of the Bridgeport Fire Department. Even so, Vega said she prefers to  be known just as “one of the guys.” “I never really looked at myself in that way,” said Vega. “I’ve never looked at my ethnicity , race or gender as an advantage or a disadvantage. I’ve just look at each challenge as it presents itself and work my hardest to do well.” Vega and 10 other firefighters were promoted Tuesday to…

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