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 News: Car Hit Parked Pickup-Sending It Into Building

2019-12-23@3:02pm--#Bridgeport CT—Police are investigating a crash near the intersection of Bruce and Connecticut Avenue. Witnesses said the went airborne hitting a tree and a parked pickup truck sending the pickup into Dennis Auto Parts causing damage to the foundation. Firefighters shored up the building and the building inspector was called to the scene. Witnesses said the driver of the car survived the crash but that he didn’t look too good. Police are investigating, speed may have been a factor in the crash.

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Bridgeport News: Abandoned Building Demolished

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Office of Planning and Economic Development began demolition of abandoned buildings in Downtown North; located near the Middle and Golden Hill Street intersection. The buildings have suffered partial collapse and, after being identified as a safety concern, the City has begun the $1.1 million-dollar demolition project to make way for a new public green space dubbed “Post Office Square.” “This project will finally make way to provide a beautiful public green space that compliments storefronts, historic building facades, and Downtown apartment style living” stated Mayor Ganim. The Post Office Square will border restored and historic buildings; HSW Complex, the Blends Gallery, Jayson Newfield Lofts, and the United States Postal Service on Middle Street.…

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Westport News: Launching Our Sons: A Dialogue for Parents to Promote Raising Healthier Young Men

#Westport, CT – Director of Westport’s Department of Human Services Elaine Daignault announced today that Westport Human Services and Westport Together present Launching Our Sons: A Dialogue for Parents to Promote Raising Healthier Young Men, featuring Vince Benevento, LPC Founder/Director of Causeway Collaborative on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7pm in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium. Join us for a guided discussion on raising sons and promoting healthier young men. Vince Benevento founded Causeway Collaborative in 2012 with a focus to improve the lives of young men.  Whether struggling with direction, unsure of their plan, or just unable to see their potential, Vince Benevento can help parents with strategies on how to support their sons. We encourage you to register for…

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#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly for voting to approve an historic agreement his administration reached with the state’s hospitals that will result in the withdrawal of all pending legal claims that various hospitals filed against the state. The governor said that he intends to sign the legislation shortly.   The agreement is the result of a months-long effort between the Lamont administration and the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) to bring conclusion to the various claims against the state challenging the hospital user fee. The governor explained that it represents a new chapter in the relationship between the State of Connecticut and its hospitals and he looks forward to maintaining this connection…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

2019-12-22@2:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of shots fired at East Main and Putnam Street.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_79386" align="aligncenter" width="300"] See all the great deals at:https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/new-vehicles/this-months-bmw-lease-deals-special-offers-in-connecticut/[/caption]

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