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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.

Karen Tensa's Contributions

Police & Fire

Stratford Police Warn Of Rash Of Car Break-Ins In Lordship STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford police are warning residents of a spree of car break-ins and attempts over the past few weeks in the Lordship neighborhood. "Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity or persons," Stratford police said on Twitter and in a statement Wednesday. "Keep cars locked and secure valuables." The targeted streets include Pauline Street, Ash Street and Prospect Drive. The incidents occurred between 3 and 4 a.m., police said. The non-emergency number for the police department is 203-385-4100. "A reminder to all residents to lock their…

08/02/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Woman Busted On Heroin Charge In Trumbull Traffic Stop TRUMBULL, Conn. — A Bridgeport woman stopped due to a defective headlight was arrested on a heroin charge early Monday, Trumbull police said. Maiesha Techeira, 24, was stopped at about 2 a.m. Monday, July 31, while driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 on Old Town Road in Trumbull, police said. While speaking with Techeria, officers "detected the odor of marijuana and observed drug paraphernalia inside the car," police said in a statement. Upon further investigation, officers found that Techeira was in possession of about 14 grams of suspected heroin, and several hundred dollars in cash as…

08/02/2017

Police & Fire

Bike Stolen At Gunpoint From 12-Year-Old Stamford Boy; 2 Men Arrested STAMFORD, Conn. — Two men who put a gun to a 12-year-old boy's head to steal his bike at a Stamford park last month have been arrested, according to the Stamford Advocate. Eli Castillo-Zavala, 24, and Michael Steven Cortez, 19, were each charged with first-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery, police told the Advocate. Castillo-Zavala, who police say held the gun on the boy, was held on $100,000 bond, The Advocate said. The robbery occurred the evening of July 18 at Leone Park as a group of five men approached the boy and demanded the bike as one man pulled the gun, the Adv…

by Daily Voice

08/02/2017

Neighbors

Ridgefield Winter Club Outlines Plans To Turn Nursery Into 'Destination' RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — The Ridgefield Winter Club is promoting its plan to transforms the Pinchbeck Nursery into a premier, family-oriented winter recreation destination. The plan, which has drawn fire from many neighbors, is outlined on a new website and Facebook page for the Ridgefield Winter Club. The founder is detailing the "community-wide benefits this project will bring to town." “The Ridgefield Winter Club will fill the seasonal void that currently exists in our town,” RWC founder Bud Brown said. “We’re proud to help create a premier facility that offers a safe, interactive, …

by Daily Voice

08/02/2017

News

Happy Patient Donates $3M To Danbury Hospital For Cardiac Surgical Suite DANBURY, Conn. – A woman who was thrilled with the outcome of her coronary bypass surgery at Danbury Hospital is making a donation of $3 million to transform its cardiac operating room into a multi-functional cardiovascular surgical suite. Yoriko McClure of Bridgewater, who made the donation, said she was impressed and grateful for the exceptional care she received during her stay at Danbury Hospital under the care of cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Cary Passik. “Dr. Passik and his team treated me so well. They saved my life,” said McClure. “When I woke up, it seemed like Dr. Passik was always…

by Daily Voice

08/02/2017

Sports

Norwalk Girls Softball Team Caps Off Successful Season With Tournament Win NORWALK, Conn. — The Tucci Elite 14U Girls Softball team finished their season a high note by winning the Fairfield County Fastpitch Softball Tournament this past weekend over the Newtown Thunder, 12-5. Other season highlights for the team include first place finishes at the Adirondack State Tournament in Lake George, N.Y., and the Summer Slam in East Hartford. The girls also competed in an older age group at the 16U CT State USSSA Championships and finished third. They also cam in third in the Knights of Columbus Charity Tournament in Orangeburg, N.Y., and third in the Hurricane on the Hil…

by Daily Voice

08/02/2017

Events

Music Man: Danbury Celebrates Legacy Of Charles Ives With Concert Series DANBURY, Conn. – The Danbury Music Centre will honor the legacy of Danbury’s hometown composers as it launches the "Charles Ives Concert Series" next week. Throughout the week starting Sunday, Aug. 6, the centre will host performances of the music of Ives and other contemporary American composers in the greater Danbury area. The music will transcend the traditional boundaries of classical music to incorporate pop music and other contemporary styles. The artists featured on the Ives Concert Series are some of America’s most award-winning young performers, all of whom are graduate…

by Daily Voice

08/02/2017

Schools

New Leader Appointed For Special Education Programs In Greenwich Schools GREENWICH, Conn. – A teacher with 10 years of experience in special education has been named as the new special education program coordinator for the Greenwich Public Schools. Carolyn "Carrie" Borcherding will take over the job effective Aug. 21, said Greenwich Superintendent of Schools Jill Gildea, Borcherding has been a Special Education Coach and Summer School Site Supervisor for the Greenwich Public Schools since 2015. “Carrie has proven to be an asset to Greenwich High School through her role as a special education coach and IEP meeting facilitator," Director of Pupil…

by Daily Voice

08/02/2017

Police & Fire

Have You Seen Him? Police Seek Suspect In Bank Robbery In Orange ORANGE, Conn. — Orange police are searching for the man who robbed the Webster Bank at 247 Boston Post Road on Monday morning. Officers responded to the bank branch at 247 Boston Post Road just before 11 a.m. Monday on a report of a robbery, police said. A black or Hispanic man wearing jeans, a baseball cap, and a light-colored shirt approached a teller and demanded money, police said. He did not display or imply that he had a weapon, police said. The suspect left the bank with an undetermined amount of money and fled west on foot toward the Firelight Plaza, police said. The Orange Police…

by Daily Voice

08/01/2017

Police & Fire

Don't Fall For Latest Scam Phone Call, Easton Police Warn EASTON, Conn. — After an Easton resident reported getting a scam phone call about their electric bill, the Easton Police Department is warning residents not to fall victim to such scams. A town resident reported receiving a call on July 24 from someone claiming to be from the “Finance Department for your electric provider,” police said. In the scam, the caller advised the resident that he was behind on his electricity payments and his power would be shut off in 45 minutes to an hour if he did not pay, police said. The caller advised the resident to go to Rite Aid, get $500 worth of gift…

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08/01/2017

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