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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

Update: Two Homes Burning In 5-Alarm Fire Near Stamford Hospital Updated: STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford firefighters were battling a massive five-alarm blaze that had engulfed at least two houses on Alden Street, near Stamford Hospital, into Monday evening, according to Twitter reports from the fire department. "All companies [will be] operating for some time," the Stamford Fire Department said via Twitter @SFDPIO. The fire was first reported on Alden Street at about 5:30 pm. Monday, the fire department said. "Second Alarm - 46 Alden Street, all companies working," Stamford Fire‏ said minutes later. "All companies working for e…

by Daily Voice

09/25/2017

Traffic

Crash Scene Cleared From Merritt Parkway In New Canaan UPDATE: All lanes of the Merritt Parkway have reopened after the multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, DOT said. original story: NEW CANAAN, Conn. — One lane has reopened on the Merritt in New Canaan after a three-car accident Monday afternoon closed the parkway for an hour, according to the state Department of Transportation. The crash was on the southbound side of the Merritt between Exits 37 and 36, DOT said. The crash was first reported at 3:05 p.m. and the parkway was still closed until about 4:10 p.m. Monday, when one lane reopened, DOT said. Traffic backups were also reported on …

by Daily Voice

09/25/2017

News

Fairfield Man Seeks Help Burying Mom, Who Was Murdered By Boyfriend In Va. FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A 24-year-old Fairfield man is asking for help in bringing his 40-year-old mother back to Connecticut after she was murdered in a domestic violence hit-and-run in Virginia. "This past weekend, I lost my mother unexpectedly to domestic violence. She was taken from this world tragically and way too soon," Joseph Muratori said in a post on a GoFundMe page. His mother, Dawn Meade, who was born in Norwalk and raised in Fairfield County, was found dead by a neighbor in Virginia last Friday morning. Meade's boyfriend of two years was charged with hitting her with a …

09/25/2017

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Interfering With Police Probe Into Death Of Easton Man EASTON, Conn. — A Waterbury man is facing charges of interfering with police in the investigation into the untimely death of an Easton man last month, police said. Nicholas Goyer, 33, of 30 Wyoming Ave., Waterbury, turned himself in to police on Sept. 18 after learning there was a warrant for his arrest, police said. Goyer was charged with tampering with evidence, interfering with police and sixth-degree larceny. His arrest comes from his interference with officers during an investigation of the untimely death of Preston Decker on Aug. 6, police said. Goyer was released after posting the…

by Daily Voice

09/25/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Danbury Drug Dealer Busted; 'Substantial Quantity' Of Drugs Found DANBURY, Conn. — A 24-year-old suspected drug dealer was busted on a host of charges after officers with a warrant stopped a car he was a passenger in on Main Street, police said. On Saturday, members of the Danbury Police Department’s Special Investigations Division were conducting a surveillance of Jason Allan Perez of 70 Town Hill Ave., police said. Perez was stopped on Main Street after entering a car, police said. He was seized and held until investigators could proceed to his home, police said. Officers armed with search-and-seizure warrants for Perez, his cellphone and his resid…

by Daily Voice

09/25/2017

Obituaries

Funeral Services Set For Drowning Victim, 17, Fairfield Ludlowe Student FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Funeral services have been scheduled for Nagee S. Crowder, the17-year-old senior at Fairfield Ludlowe High School who drowned earlier this month. Nagee died Saturday, Sept. 16, after being pulled from the water of Perry Hill Pond in Fairfield. Several juveniles were swimming in the pond that day, and Nagee jumped into the water from a paddleboard at about 6 p.m., police said. When his friends saw he was in distress, they made unsuccessful attempts to help him, police said. About an hour later, his body was pulled from about 15 feet of water by police and fire department…

09/25/2017

News

Metro-North Trains Running On Time After Long Delays In Morning UPDATE: Metro-North said the residual delays on the trains on the New Haven Line were cleared by about 12:30 p.m. Monday. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Metro-North commuters are reporting delays on trains on all three lines — New Haven, Hudson and Harlem — on Monday morning due to "a track condition." The problem was first reported at 5:20 a.m. and continued, with worsening delays throughout the morning commute. The delays of up to 20 minutes are due to a track condition requiring attention in the vicinity of Harlem-125th St., Metro-North said. It was not clear when the trains wo…

by Daily Voice

09/25/2017

Business

Get In Line: Chick-Fil-A Sets Date For Big Opening In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — Can't wait any longer? The new Chick-Fil-A has set they date for its grand opening. The long-anticipated Chick-Fil-A, located at 467 Connecticut Ave. will throw open its doors to its fans finally on Thursday, Oct. 19, the restaurant announced on Facebook. And you might want to get Wednesday, Oct. 18, off from work. The restaurant plans to hold the chain's traditional First 100 event, with giveaways to those first customers. The Facebook post said details would be forthcoming for the event, which often includes a campout in the parking lot. Related story: Do You Love …

09/25/2017

Business

Longtime Fairfield Barber Opens Second Location In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — The town of Westport rolled out the welcome mat for the new Ryan John Barber Shop at its grand opening Friday night. Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe was on hand to welcome Ryan Recupero, who is opening his second location. The new Ryan John Barber Shop is located at 635 Post Road W. in Westport. Recupero has operated the Ryan John Barber Shop in Fairfield for 12 years. "He combines an old-time barbershop feel with the modern amenities of a full-service men's hair salon, including massages," the town said.

by Daily Voice

09/25/2017

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Hand Out Roses In Random Act Of Kindness WILTON, Conn. — In a random act of kindness, members of the Wilton Police Department brought smiles to motorists and passersby as they handed out pink roses in Wilton Center on Friday. The officers teamed up with the Wilton Chamber of Commerce and members of Wilton Social Services and the Wilton Domestic Violence Task Force to promote an upcoming fundraiser as well. The roses came with purple fliers aimed at raising awareness of domestic violence and about Wilton Cares Day on Oct. 16. That is the first day of Wilton Restaurant Week. Participating businesses that day will donate a portio…

by Daily Voice

09/25/2017

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