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.
State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SEEKS TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER TO BLOCK TRUMP FROM DEMANDING STATE “UNDO” SNAP BENEFITS

Nov 11, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong shortly after midnight sought a temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration from demanding that states “undo” Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits already paid out to millions of Americans.“Donald Trump wants us to take food off the plates of Connecticut families who finally just now got the chance to eat. Undo food stamps? Those funds were out the door on Saturday, and families were in the grocery stores all weekend. We’re fighting this one to the bitter end,” said Attorney General Tong. “Trump’s actions have been unconscionable, unlawful and erratic, and states like Connecticut had a moral imperative and legal right to act quickly to get funds out the door. Trump never had the…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Narcotics Unit Seizes 234 Grams of Cocaine; Carlos Batista Charged in Drug Factory Operation

Nov 10, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT — On November 6, 2025, at approximately 1:56 p.m., the Bridgeport Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Division (T.N.T.) executed a court-authorized search and seizure warrant at 3 Armstrong Place as part of an investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics. During the investigation, detectives learned that Carlos Batista, 65, of Bridgeport, was distributing large quantities of cocaine from a trailer located on his property. Based on evidence developed by investigators, the Narcotics Unit applied for and was granted a search and seizure warrant for the premises. During the search, officers seized the following items: 234 grams of cocaine $1,366 in U.S. currency One digital scale Packaging materials Batista was placed under arrest and charged with: C.G.S. 21a-278(b)(1A): Possession…

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Westport

Westport Police Department Arrests Two in Connection with Armed Robbery

Nov 10, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) – This afternoon the Westport Police Department arrested two individuals in connection with an armed robbery of an armored car driver that occurred in the parking lot of a Post Road East bank. At approximately 12:33pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Westport Police received a 9-1-1 emergency call reporting an armed robbery that had occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 422 Post Road East. Additional details were provided that two suspects dressed in all black clothing and masks had accosted an armored car driver after he had retrieved a cash deposit from inside the bank. The suspect vehicle had reportedly parked alongside the victim’s van, exiting and approaching as he returned from inside the bank. One…

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State News

Shutdown Ends After Bipartisan Senate Breakthrough; Connecticut Senators Vote No

Nov 10, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The federal government shutdown is effectively over after seven Senate Democrats crossed party lines late Sunday to join Republicans in voting to reopen the government. The 60–40 vote advances a temporary funding bill that restores federal operations and guarantees back-pay for furloughed workers. The Democrats who broke ranks — including senators from New Hampshire, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, and Pennsylvania — said the deal was the only viable path to end the 40-day standoff. Notably, Connecticut’s senators, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, did not join the crossover vote and remained aligned with party leadership. The bill now moves to the House, where a final vote is expected soon. Once signed by the president, federal agencies will resume normal operations and workers…

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Stratford

Stratford Health Dept. Schedules Preschool Flu Clinics Ahead of January School Return

Nov 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, Conn. — The Stratford Health Department will host Preschool Flu Clinics to help families meet the Connecticut Department of Public Health influenza vaccination requirement before children return to school in January. Clinic Location: Birdseye Municipal Complex, 468 Birdseye Street, 3rd Floor, StratfordDates & Times: Monday, December 22, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Monday, December 29, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 | 8:00–11:00 AM Appointments are required. There is no out-of-pocket fee for children’s vaccines; families are asked to bring an insurance card to the appointment. The Health Department encourages residents, community partners, and local organizations to help spread the word. A flyer with full details is available for distribution.

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER SNAP BENEFITS RELEASED

Nov 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as of Saturday afternoon, full SNAP benefits for November have been loaded onto the EBT cards of Connecticut SNAP recipients. Approximately 65% of the funding is from the federal government as directed under a court order, and the remainder is state funding that has been authorized by Governor Lamont. Connecticut SNAP recipients should now have access to the full funding they would have normally received for the month. “I’m pleased to share the news that as of this afternoon, all SNAP recipients in Connecticut have access to full November funding on their EBT cards,” Governor Lamont said. “Families in need of food assistance never should have been used as political pawns by…

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Bridgeport

Second-Alarm Fire on Wood Avenue Contained in 30 Minutes

Nov 9, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT — The Bridgeport Fire Department responded at approximately 8:55 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of Wood Avenue. Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor with extension to the third floor. A second alarm was transmitted to bring additional resources to the scene. Firefighters brought the incident under control in 30 minutes. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The American Red Cross assisted 8 adults and 3 children with temporary relocation and immediate needs. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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Stratford

“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library: “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut”

Nov 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Irish Famine Immigrants — Sunday, November 16 · 2:00 p.m.Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main Street, Stratford • Free and open to the public The Stratford Library will continue its “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series with “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut” on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Loretto Horrigan Leary on behalf of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield, the program is free and open to all. Leary will offer a compelling visual and historical presentation exploring the journeys of Irish immigrants who fled Ireland during An Gorta Mór (The Great Hunger) and began new lives in Connecticut. Blending archival research, personal stories, and historical context, the talk highlights resilience, survival, and community-building, and features artwork from…

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