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.

BMW of Bridgeport Donates Hand Sanitizer To Bridgeport Fire Department

#Bridgeport CT--How about some likes for BMW of Bridgeport who donated a case of hand sanitizer to the Bridgeport Fire Department. BMW of Bridgeport partnered with Bridgeport’s own 5th State Distillery who converted their operations to produce hand sanitizer. Bridgeport Firefighters continue to respond to all calls city wide with an increased call volume. They want you to know they may look different responding to the calls with their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to not only protect themselves but also to protect the public. The hand sanitizer will go along way in keeping them safe.

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Road Closed For Accident Reconstruction

2020-04-06@9:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- South Frontage Road right below exit 27A at Warren Avenue will be closed for at least a half-hour starting at 9:30am for the accident reconstruction for the fatal ejection crash that happened on April 5th.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_81162" align="aligncenter" width="591"] Visit Perez Tires at: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]

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I-95 Accident With Ejection

2020-04-06@8:50am--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- Another ejection crash on I-95 with ejection, this time near exit 29.  The person was recovered below the highway at Nicols and Waterview Avenue.  The person has survived this ordeal.  Another person was ejected and died on I-95 exit 27A northbound on April 5.  

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Access The Digital Library

#Bridgeport CT-- While the Bridgeport Public Library remains closed during the COVID-19 emergency, the library's digital services are still available for residents looking for information, study help, ebooks, audiobooks, children's ebooks, music and movie streaming and much more. Library staff is working behind the scenes to help you renew a card, apply online for a new library card, and answer any other questions you may have. Visit our website! This press release is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82103" align="aligncenter" width="1548"] See details at:https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/ultimate-digital-experience/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3CExP2ZvFZw7_dlWKDprZcP9Yd3eyRf5nBm_z2LnHYgCqQf_TcueTMdH0[/caption]

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Blumenthal Calls For Better Zoom Security

WASHINGTON, DC] – With millions of Americans turning to video conference platform Zoom to stay connected amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on the company to provide clear answers about its consumer data privacy rules and safety practices.   “The millions of Americans now unexpectedly attending school, celebrating birthdays, seeking medical help, and sharing evening drinks with friends over Zoom during the Coronavirus pandemic should not have to add privacy and cybersecurity fears to their ever-growing list of worries,” Blumenthal wrote in a letter to Zoom CEO and Chairman Eric Yuan. “Zoom has a troubling history of software design practices and security lapses that have posed significant risks to the privacy and safety of its users.” Blumenthal…

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