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Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

ktensa@dailyvoice.com

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Karen has lived and worked in Connecticut for more than two decades. Her professional experience includes more than a decade of work as the news editor at The Advocate in Stamford and reporting and editing stints on the staff of The Hartford Courant, among others. She is dedicated to writing local news, enjoying winter sports and reading nonfiction books.

Karen was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire

Danbury Firefighters Douse Burning Car At Apartment Complex DANBURY, Conn. —Danbury firefighters quickly knocked down a fire in car on Sunday morning at the Rivington "The Mews" complex on Center Meadow Lane, according to a Facebook post. Engine 26 along with Engine 22 responded to the fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a vehicle with the engine compartment ablaze. The fire was quickly knocked down.

by Daily Voice

10/08/2017

Police & Fire

Kayaker Rescued After Being Stranded Overnight At Lighthouse Off Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — A kayaker who was stranded overnight at the Greens Ledge Lighthouse off the coast of Norwalk was rescued Sunday morning, according to NBC Connecticut. The kayaker had left from Oyster Bay, N.Y., on Saturday afternoon was reported missing by his roommate, NBC Connecticut said. The Coast Guard got the call at about 11:40 a.m. Sunday about the kayaker, who told rescuers that his boat was taking on water and he became stranded around midnight, NBC said. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment of possible hypothermia — the water temperate was in the mid-60s when he …

by Daily Voice

10/08/2017

Weather

Weekend Washout? Some Breaks In Rain In Brookfield As Nate Moves North FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It's a long holiday weekend, but you're likely stuck indoors for Sunday and Monday with rain showers and the remains of Tropical Storm Nate washing out plans for pumpkin picking across Fairfield County. Rain showers were expected to persist Sunday morning, with winds of 9 to 13 mph gusting to 24 mph across Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms are possible. There may be a break in the rainfall with just a 50 percent chance of showers for Sunday afternoon and into Sunday evening, with a daytime high in the mid-70s. The chance …

by Daily Voice

10/08/2017

Police & Fire

Man Stabbed During Overnight Street Robbery In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — A man was robbed and stabbed in East Norwalk early Sunday by two assailants, according to The Hour. The man, who was found on Van Zant Street, said he had been walking on Fort Point Street when two men tackled him, stabbed him in the chest and stole his victim’s money, according to The Hour. Related story: Police: 2 Pedestrians Robbed At Gunpoint Within Minutes In Norwalk The victim was treated at Norwalk Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, The Hour said. Police are also investigating two unrelated armed robberies that occurred near Woodward Avenue early Saturday…

by Daily Voice

10/08/2017

News

ICYMI: Drowning, Stolen Car Crash, New Apartments Top The News In Stamford FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In case you missed it: Here are the top stories of the past week in Fairfield County, as reported by Daily Voice. A man identified as 33-year-old Rasheed Hines died after he was pulled from the waters of the East Branch of Stamford Harbor on Friday. Witnesses who called 911 said he had waded and began to struggle before going under, police said. First-responders pulled his body from the water after about an hour of searching. Jeremy Coles, a 22-year-old Bridgeport man, was busted on multiple drug charges after his car was stopped by Milford police on I-95 because…

by Daily Voice

10/08/2017

News

Tweaking The Timetables: New Metro-North Schedules Go Into Effect Whether you are a regular rider of Metro-North or just grab the train on occasion, it's time to check the schedules for changes. New timetables are going into effect Sunday for the New Haven, Hudson and Harlem Lines. The new timetables make adjustments that restore some trains while allowing critical rail work that improves the safety and reliability of service, Metro-North said. Here are some of the changes on the three lines: On the New Haven Line Schedule changes are designed to reduce delays at intermediate stations in Connecticut and New York, and reflect slower operating speeds wh…

by Daily Voice

10/08/2017

News

Stamford Mayor Pushes Aquarion To Improve Water Pressure After Huge Fire STAMFORD, Conn. — In the wake of a massive fire involving three houses last month near Stamford Hospital, Mayor David Martin recently met with representatives from Aquarion Water Co. to push for improved water pressure. Martin and other city officials want Aquarion to come up with expedited plans and actions to improve the city’s water infrastructure. Related story: 5-Alarm Stamford Fire Ruled 'Accidental;' House Likely To Be Demolished Last year, Aquarion put in new water mains around Stamford Hospital before its huge renovation project. Martin and officials want to ensure appropriate hyd…

by Daily Voice

10/08/2017

News

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Recalls 365 Everyday Value Organic Raisin Bran Check your shelves: Whole Foods Market has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for its 365 Everyday Value Organic Raisin Bran because it may pose an allergy threat. The cereal may contain undeclared peanuts that were not listed on the product label, Whole Foods said Friday. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The affected product was sold in Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. and online at Amazon.com. The product was packaged in 15-ounce boxes labeled 365 Everyday Va…

by Daily Voice

10/08/2017

News

Prosecutor: Stamford Officers Justified In Killing Armed Man Outside Home STAMFORD, Conn. — Two Stamford police officers were justified when they shot a 25-year-old man to death after he pointed a gun at them last year during a standoff outside his home, prosecutors said in a lengthy report issued Friday. Danbury State's Attorney Stephen Sedensky III ruled that Stamford police Lt. Christopher Baker and Sgt. Steven Perrotta acted legally in using deadly force to defend themselves and others when they shot Dylan Pape with their rifles on March 21, 2016. Baker fired twice and Perrotta fired once when Pape pointed a gun at them after refusing to obey commands to drop…

10/08/2017

Police & Fire

Police: 2 Pedestrians Robbed At Gunpoint Within Minutes In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk police were investigating after two men were robbed at gunpoint within minutes early Saturday in the area near Woodward Avenue, according to The Hour. The incidents appeared to be unrelated, police told the Hour. In the first incident, a man was approached at about 1 a.m. by a group of five or six men wearing hoodies on a path between Carlton Court and the Meadow Gardens housing complex, The Hour said. After one pulled a gun, the victim gave up several items and was not harmed, The Hour said. About 10 minutes later, three men approached a man walking on Woodwar…

by Daily Voice

10/07/2017

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