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.
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Bridgeport News: Shooting On Stratford Avenue

Apr 23, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: At 1636hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a ShotSpotter Activation for Stratford Avenue between Union Ave. and Carroll Ave. Additional 911 calls were received indicating a possible person shot along with a vehicle struck. Suspected parties fled down Union Ave. Both hospitals checked clear for any GSW victims. A party on-scene was treated for a non-life threatening laceration by AMR, unknown cause at this time. One party on-scene was detained on an outstanding warrant from another State.This is an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS. 2022-04-23@4:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 1500 block of Stratford Avenue for a person shot. When I arrived a man was handcuffed and…

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Bridgeport News: College is not a Legal Use in a Residence A Zone

Apr 23, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Attorney’s Office provided an opinion on the proposal by Fairfield University to utilize the site of the former headquarters of The Diocese of Bridgeport at 238 Jewett Avenue for a two-year college named Bellarmine College. Upon review, Mayor Ganim stated, “In light of the concerns raised by neighbors over this use and our City Attorney’s opinion which states that the subject property cannot be used for a college or university, I’m asking our Economic Development Office to work with The Diocese of Bridgeport on other possible locations within the City. I have suggested, for example, that they revisit the University of Bridgeport campus and look at the progress that has been made there…

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Connecticut Insurance Department Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Industry Bulletin on Guidance for Managing the Financial Risks of Climate Change

Apr 23, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has opened a public comment period on a proposed bulletin which will provide guidance to insurers in how to manage the financial risks associated with climate change.The proposed bulletin details the Department’s expectations for domestic insurers and their taking a strategic approach to managing climate risks that considers both current and future risks and identifies the actions necessary to manage those risks. To review the proposed bulletin and submit comments online, click here.“The risks associated with climate change are significant. Insurers must adapt to these risks to ensure solvency. The Department plays a critical role in protecting consumers and will continue to work with insurers on climate change issues,” said Commissioner Andrew N. Mais. “I…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

Apr 23, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Police said: " BRIDGEPORT- The Bridgeport Police are investigating two non-life threatening stabbing incidents that occurred earlier this morning. The first incident occurred on Bryant Street at 0019hrs. This incident involves a known party. The victim experienced a non-life threatening injury to the shoulder blade. Suspect was gone upon arrival. Police are actively investigating this incident. The second incident occurred at 0108hrs. St. Vincent’s Medical Center alerted the Bridgeport ECC regarding a party that just walked into their Emergency Room with a non-life threatening stab wound to the arm. Party indicated that the incident occured near State Street and Iranistan Avenue. No further information was provided. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS." 2022-04-23@12:20am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police…

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Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Landmark Closing

Apr 22, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Here is an email from Miguel from the Taco Loco email: Taco Loco has been a cornerstone of Black Rock for forty years, and our neighborhood, community, and customers have been our cornerstone. We have enjoyed serving all of you and being a part of this fantastic community. You have helped us grow from a little taco shop on Main Street, to a complete success! It is bittersweet for Rose and I to announce that we will be closing the restaurant, but we are thrilled that our Taco Loco and Loco Catering food trucks will continue to roll on, headed by our son, Zachary.Zachary, having grown up in Taco Loco, is now a husband and father himself. After taking over…

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Fire Destroys Historic Building in Seymour

Apr 21, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

On Wednesday April 20, 2022 at approximately 1416 hours, the Seymour Fire Department was dispatched to 4 Bank Street for the reported structure fire. Crews responded and arrived on scene within minutes. Initial interior attack crews were met with heavy fire conditions and were able to make a push and advance to the seat of the fire. During this time conditions began to deteriorate above them and fire traveled throughout the common cockloft above the businesses. At this point a decision wasmade to go to a defensive attack (surround and drown). Assistance was received from our Mutual aid partners with Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Beacon Falls, and Bethany Fire Departments. Seymour EMS with the assistance of VEMS and Ansonia Rescue Medical…

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