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: Assaults

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: Police say the person at James and Harral was pistol-whipped with a toy gun.   The incident on Stratford Avenue was a domestic situation. 2020-09-01@7:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a pistol-whipping incident at James Street and Harral Avenue.  It's not known if it was during a street robbery or other circumstances.   7:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an assault in the 1400 block of Stratford Avenue.  Again, circumstances are not known in Radio Free Bridgeport.  

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State News

So Much For That Flattening Of The Curve Promise

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed orders extending to February 9, 2021, Connecticut’s states of civil preparedness and public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally declared in March and scheduled to expire on September 9, the governor said that the states of emergency must remain in place in order for the state to effectively respond to the unprecedented and ongoing global pandemic.   “We’ve come a long way from where we were when COVID-19 first hit Connecticut back in March, and working with our public health officials, other stakeholders, and residents, we’ve built an infrastructure that has taken our state to one of the lowest rates of transmission in the country,” Governor Lamont said. “But…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Brown Bag Collection Resumes

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities has announced brown bag collection has resumed.  The City of Bridgeport is asking residents to begin placing their brown bags on the curb on their recycling day. If you believe your residence was missed for a leaf pick up, please call the Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities on the same day at 203-576-7124. For more information on brown bag collection please visit bridgeportct.gov/leafcoll.   This press release was made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]

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State News

SENATORS CALL ON FCC TO BOLSTER LIFELINE PROGRAM TO KEEP STUDENTS CONNECTED

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of 25 senators, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to boost its Lifeline program to keep students connected as millions return to school both virtually and in person. Since 1985, the FCC’s Lifeline program has made basic internet and telephone service more affordable for low-income Americans and has had bipartisan support. “As millions of American families face unprecedented financial pressures and educational challenges, we urge the FCC to reverse proposed changes to the Lifeline program, take immediate steps to open its assistance to more households, and ensure that its services meet the pressing needs of families during this crisis,” the Senators wrote…

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Local News

Minimum Wage To Increase

Sep 1, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents that – as the result of a new law he championed last year that schedules gradual increases in the state’s minimum wage over the next several years – the minimum wage in Connecticut will increase from the current rate of $11.00 per hour to $12.00 beginning on Tuesday, September 1.   “Nobody working a full-time job should live in poverty,” Governor Lamont said. “For too long, while the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest-earning workers has stayed flat, making already existing pay disparities even worse and preventing hardworking families from obtaining financial security. This is a fair, modest increase, and the money earned will go right back into…

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Valley

Multiple Crashes

Aug 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-31-@3:13pm--#Seymour CT-- There are two crashes, unknown if they are related on Maple Street near Rimmon Road.  One of the cars has two infants in one of the cars but they appear unharmed, being evaluated by EMS.   #cttraffic-- Another crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound near exit 56 a rollover accident reported.   This press release is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83971" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Vist BDK Law Group at:http://www.bdklawgroup.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 3 Days 3 Homicides

Aug 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Mayor Ganim UPDATE: Bridgeport, CT – This morning Mayor Ganim called a meeting with members of his administration, City Council, and Police leadership via Zoom to be briefed on the multiple violent crimes that took place in Bridgeport over the weekend. The Mayor’s response as well as Council, and Police Chiefs, is that the violence won’t be tolerated and that resources will continue to be committed to make sure that the individuals responsible for these shooting will be arrested and convicted. The meeting included acknowledgement of too many illegal guns on city streets, the impact of COVID diluting accessibility of productive resources for returning citizens and at-risk individuals, as well as general feelings of sadness, outrage, and frustration. The frustration stems from…

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