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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Missing Person

Feb 3, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the Public Assistance in locating a Missing Adult, from the East End of Bridgeport. Aslin Pedraza is 48 years old Hispanic female, 5’2”, 215 lbs, medium brown complexion, reddish/brown hair possibly in a ponytail. She was last seen on 02/02/2022 at 8:00 am. She was last seen wearing a black jacket (hip length) with a pink zipper, gray sweatpants, and ankle high brown boots. She suffers from mental illness and other health issues needing medications on a daily basis which she did not take with her. She also did not take her phone or her credit/debit cards. Pedraza is familiar with the Downtown area of Bridgeport and may have had bus tokens. If…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Car Robbery

Feb 3, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-02-02@ 8:37am--#Bridgeport CT-- On Wednesday a person jumped into a vehicle that was running at a location near Truman St and Madison Ave. The person who owned the vehicle proceeded to shoot at the suspect inside his vehicle while party was fleeing down Madison Ave. No injuries reported, vehicle has been recovered and party that discharged his weapon has been detained. This press release was made possible by:

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GOVERNOR LAMONT APPOINTS PAUL LAVOIE AS CONNECTICUT’S CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER

Feb 3, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Paul Lavoie to serve as Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, a position that is responsible for coordinating state and private-sector efforts on behalf of the administration to promote growth in the state’s manufacturing sector. In taking the position, Lavoie will succeed Colin Cooper, who became the state’s first chief manufacturing officer when the position was created in 2019. Cooper recently announced plans to retire. “Manufacturing is a key sector of our economy, and having this position of chief manufacturing officer in my administration is important to letting these companies know that they have a seat at the table in my administration,” Governor Lamont said. “This sector has a critical role when…

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BLUMENTHAL CHAIRS HEARING ON COVID-19 FRAUD & PRICE GOUGING

Feb 3, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, convened a hearing titled, “Stopping COVID-19 Fraud and Price Gouging,” During the hearing, senators and witnesses examined the ongoing scams and price gouging related to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted education efforts to ensure consumers are aware of such scams, and explored proposals to strengthen FTC enforcement against unfair and deceptive practices.In his opening remarks, Blumenthal shared the story of a Shelton, Connecticut resident whose son paid $60 for a rapid COVID test after waiting for hours at multiple locations and was told all tests were out of stock.“He needed a test because he was potentially a danger to…

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Fairfield/Bridgeport Odor of Gas

Feb 2, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-02-02@6:22pp--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT--Fairfield Emergency Communications is getting flooded with calls regarding a strong odor of gas from Stratfield Road, Fairfield Woods, Katona Drive all the way to Park Avenue. Fairfield Fire is working with the gas company supervisor. Bridgeport Fire Department also receiving the same calls in the north end off of Park Avenue. Their radio dispatch said they are possibly tracing a sewer gas problem they encountered last week. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:

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GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES $336 MILLION IN TAX CUTS With Stefanowski Reply

Feb 2, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today unveiled his first package of legislative proposals for the 2022 regular session, which includes a series of tax cuts that will provide approximately $336 million in relief for Connecticut residents.The governor said that he is proposing the tax cut package as the state is projecting an operating surplus of $1.48 billion, which will enable a significant reduction in the one-time revenues built into the enacted budget and will continue to ensure the state has a strong rainy day fund.“When I took office three years ago, Connecticut had a $3.7 billion deficit with projected deficits for many years to come, and for the sake of our economic future I made it a commitment to…

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Residents Urged To File Early

Feb 2, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Thursday held a press conference in Hartford urging Connecticut residents to file their taxes as soon as possible, amid an unprecedented U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) backlog. Given the agency’s chronic underfunding and challenges brought by COVID-19, Murphy and Blumenthal this week called on the IRS to provide penalty relief for frustrated taxpayers who have been unable to receive help. The senators also urged the U.S. Department of the Treasury to increase funding for the IRS, which would improve taxpayer services and modernize IT systems to file taxes and claim refunds. Taxpayers can begin filing their 2021 taxes as early as this week.  “This is going to…

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