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.
Local News

Funding Doubled In Rent Assistance- Extends Evictions To Oct. 1st

Aug 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is doubling funding for the previously announced rental assistance program for Connecticut residents impacted by COVID-19 from $10 million to $20 million. That program, which is funded by the Coronavirus Relief Fund that is managed by the Office of Policy and Management, provides payments to landlords on behalf of approved tenant applicants, is administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing in partnership with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) and 11 housing counseling agencies across the state.   Interested tenants can learn more on the department’s website or by calling 1-860-785-3111 during regular business hours.   The additional $10 million brings the total amount of state funding for renters, homeowners, and residential landlords impacted…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Two Overnight Shootings

Aug 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-23@11:33pm-- Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call of a person shot in the 200th block of Parrot Avenue. Initial reports was that the person was shot in the leg that was considered non-life-threatening and transported to the hospital. A 24-year-old male victim was shot in the area of Fifth Street and Connecticut Avenue, in the rear of Mango’z Sports Bar. The shooting appeared to have occurred as the result of a dispute. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and treated for gunshot wounds to his abdomen and legs. The victim is expected to survive. This press release was made possible by:    

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Local News

Push For Eversource Accountability in Wake of Isaias

Aug 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) submitted testimony to Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) regarding the failures of Eversource before and after tropical storm Isaias that resulted in approximately a million Connecticut residents losing power, including tens of thousands who were without power for nearly a week.  PURA held a hearing this morning regarding Eversource’s recently proposed rate increase, which should receive heightened scrutiny during the coronavirus crisis and until critical issues with Eversource’s preparation and response are addressed. Congressman Himes’ full written testimony is here: “For years, we’ve been told that Connecticut’s high electricity costs are part of the trade-off to replace and update poles, wires and pipes, as well as make other infrastructure improvements, to build…

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Local News

Tips on insurance coverage for damage due to loss of electric power

Aug 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, Governor Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais are reminding policyholders to review their homeowner’s insurance policy to better understand their coverage for property damage due to loss of power as the state is at the height of the 2020 Atlantic Tropical Storm season. The Atlantic Tropical Storm season began on June 1 and runs through November 30. “Storm Isaias left nearly a million customers without power.  Many families and businesses experienced property damage, loss of work wages and other losses like spoiled groceries due to the mass power outage,” said Governor Lamont. “This is already a very difficult year and the Insurance Department is working to help with filing storm-related claims and…

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Trumbull

Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

Aug 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-23@11:45pm--#Trumbull CT--#cttraffic-- Tonight's vehicle fire is on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 49 and 48.   This news report is 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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Westport

Westport News: Couch Fire Reignites

Aug 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-23@8:30pm--#Westport CT-- A candle started a couch on fire on Maplewood Avenue.  The homeowner thought they put the fire out but still called the fire department.  When the firefighters arrived, the couch reignited which they quickly extinguished and then brought the couch outdoors.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Westport

I-95 Crash

Aug 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-08-22@1:39pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound between exits 18-19.  There is a truck in the left breakdown lane and a car into the guardrail in the right breakdown lane.  Traffic is backed up for at least a half a mile.  

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