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 to Take Back the Streets

Mayor Bill Finch and Police Chief Joseph Gaudett will discuss the City’s public safety initiatives, and kickoff of the return of “Take Back the Neighborhood” walks promoting community engagement, during a press conference “Our ‘Take Back the Neighborhood’ walks have proven to be a successful approach to building better relationships between our residents and police officers,” said Mayor Finch. “It is but one way that the Bridgeport police department has made community engagement and involvement a priority in order to help reduce crime.” The first of several “Take Back the Neighborhood” walks is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the Hollow neighborhood of the City. Participants should meet at the corner of Highland and Washington Avenues. Take Back…

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Shake Shack Westport Grand Opening

[caption id="attachment_2831" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Black Angus beef burgersw Portobello Mushroom Veggie Burger."][/caption] The grand opening of the Westport Shake Shack at 1849 Post Road East in Westport. The chain also have outlets in New York City, as well as restaurants in Washington, D.C., Miami, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait City, Kuwait. Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.  

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Budget cuts hit DDS hard

Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) - The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will have to shut down 18 residential sites, 10 respite centers and lay off hundreds of workers as part of the Malloy's budget following the failed concession deal with the unions......The state agency has been providing services for people with disabilities since 1917. But with sweeping cuts from the state capital, DDS's workforce is being reduced by more than 670 employees. Read more....Budget cuts hit DDS hard: wtnh.com

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Brophy Fired From Fairfield Patch

[caption id="attachment_2769" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Brophy fired from Fairfield Patch"][/caption] We have confirmed from various sources that America Online’s Fairfield Patch has fired Editor Andrew Brophy via e-mail Thursday night.  We did briefly speak to Brophy , he confirmed his termination but he would not elaborate or go into detail.  A few of our sources who did not want to be identified told me it was a conflict over content and that Brophy felt the Patch was getting too generic, American Online’s  Patch site has changed quite a few times over the year.  Initially they were emphasizing online “hyper local” news specific to each town.  A year ago the regional editor directed Patch editors to have at least 2 videos on…

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Cash Cab TV Show Taxi Kills Pedestrian

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 17 (UPI) -- A pedestrian was killed in Vancouver, Canada, when he was struck by a replica taxi used [caption id="attachment_2735" align="alignright" width="300" caption="A pedestrian was struck by a replica taxi used in the television series "Cash Cab.""][/caption] in the television series "Cash Cab."Vancouver police said the 61-year-old Surrey resident died at a hospital after being hit on a downtown street this weekend shortly after the vehicle had been used in a production shoot. Read more....

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Metro-North fees rising soon

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - Passengers will see Metro-North train tickets go up by 15 percent in November.  One of Malloy's top aides says even with the price hike, the cost of a train ticket in Connecticut is still lower than in New York.  Some Metro-North commuters don't agree with the comparison.  Read more...... Metro-North fees rising soon: wtnh.com

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