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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

Scaffolding Reported Stolen From Wilton Construction Site WILTON, Conn. — Police are investigating after thieves stole over $2,000 worth of scaffolding from an active construction site on Danbury Road/Route 7 in Wilton, police said. On Saturday, a construction company reported that $2,225 worth scaffolding materials were missing from the rear of a construction site at 249 Danbury Road, police said . That is site of a new medical building that is under construction. The theft occurred between 5:30 p.m. Friday and 3:15 p.m. Saturday, police said.

12/07/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Woman Charged With Shoplifting Air Conditioner BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport woman was charged with shoplifting an air conditioner from a store in Milford over the summer, police said. Sharon Woods, 48, of 334 Orchard St., No. 302, Bridgeport, took a $120 air conditioner from the Ocean State Job Lot on Bridgeport Avenue in Milford on July 10 without paying, police said. She was arrested on an active warrant, and Milford police charged her with sixth-degree larceny. She was released on a promise to appear in court on Jan. 2.

by Daily Voice

12/07/2017

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Vandalism On Veterans' Gravestones In Bethel Cemetery BETHEL, Conn. — Police are investigating vandalism reported on veterans graves at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bethel, according to WLAD. A $1,000 reward from anonymous donor is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case, WLAD said. Click here for the story at the WLAD website.

by Daily Voice

12/07/2017

News

Dozens Rally In Support Of Immigrants Rights At Stamford Courthouse STAMFORD, Conn. — Immigrants and their allies rallied Wednesday outside the Stamford Courthouse, calling on the Trump administration to create a more just and considerate national immigration policy. The local rally was held in support of the massive “Defend Our Immigrant Communities” mobilization that took place the same day in Washington, D.C. The Stamford rally included Mayor David Martin, Rep. Caroline Simmons and Sen. Carlo Leone along with TPS holders, DREAMers, labor and community organizations, and faith leaders. Responding to the Trump administration’s ongoing attacks on immigrant…

12/07/2017

Neighbors

Wonderful Wines, Great Food, Good Company — All for Charity In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — Surrounded by 100 fine wines, good food and mood setting music, many of the 400 guests gathered at The Inn at Longshore last Friday enjoyed a great evening with friends, dotted by an occasional sampling of wine. A smaller number took the opportunity to taste wines recommended specifically for them by Cory D’Addario, the wine maven of Liquor Locker of Westport. The setting was Westport Sunrise Rotary’s 27th Annual Wine Tasting, this one the Holiday Gala. The setting was beautiful. The Inn was attractively decorated for the season. Event manager Christine Hussey and OnTheM…

by Roy Fuchs

12/07/2017

Police & Fire

Danbury Firefighters Knock Down Smoky Blaze In Kitchen DANBURY, Conn. — Danbury firefighters knocked down a blaze in a kitchen in a home at 13 Sixth St. on Wednesday afternoon, according to a Facebook post. Just before 4 p.m., Danbury Fire units were dispatched to the reported fire. Engine 23, led by Lt. Doug Zaniewski, arrived on the scene and reported a smoke condition. After a quick survey of the scene, a small fire was located that was confined to the kitchen, the Facebook post said. Shift commander Deputy Fire Chief Bernie Meehan arrived and took command. One uninjured occupant was led away from the house by firefighters, and checked o…

by Daily Voice

12/07/2017

Business

Pressingmatters Concierge Dry Cleaner Opens New Location In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Pressingmatters Dry Cleaner has opened a storefront in the mixed-use building at 16 Cross St. in New Canaan. With this new location, pressingmatters offers three models of service: scheduled pickup and delivery to your home or business, on-demand service with its new high-tech app, or drop-off in person at the New Canaan store. With an eye toward the environment, pressingmatters has completely eliminated the use of plastic bags and uses only high-end reusable valet bags and boutique fashion hangers. As a concierge dry cleaning service, pressingmatters utilizes today’…

by Daily Voice

12/07/2017

Police & Fire

Danbury Man Busted On Drug-Dealing Charges In His Driveway DANBURY, Conn. — A 38-year-old Danbury man was busted on drug-selling charges in his driveway on Wednesday morning, police said. Members of the Danbury Police Department’s Special Investigations Division executed court-authorized search and seizure warrants for Corey Marvette Heath, his vehicle, cellphone and his home at 36 Clearview Ave. They were assisted by the Patrol Division and the Danbury Regional SWAT Team. Investigators and officers stopped Heath in the driveway of his residence, after he had entered his parked vehicle, police said. While officers moved in to arrest Heath, member…

by Daily Voice

12/07/2017

Obituaries

Services Set For Matthew Klein, 62, Stamford Real Estate Attorney STAMFORD, Conn. — Services have been scheduled for Matthew Klein, a practicing real estate attorney of Stamford, who died over the weekend. He was 62. Klein was found dead Dec. 2 in the driveway of a home Pound Ridge, N.Y. There were no signs of foul play, and police are continuing to investigate. Matthew Klein was the husband of Debra Adler-Klein for 40 years. He was born Feb. 2, 1955, the son of Marion Klein and the late Howard Klein. He grew up in Port Washington, N.Y., and at the age of 16 met his wife. "Their 46-year love story was filled with love and laughter, mutual respect …

by Daily Voice

12/07/2017

Police & Fire

UB Student Identified As Pedestrian Killed By Car In Shelton SHELTON, Conn. — The man who was struck and killed by a car in Shelton has been identified as a 27-year-old graduate student at the University of Bridgeport who is from India, according to Shelton police. Naga Tulasi Ram Bethapudi was the pedestrian who was hit during a multi-vehicle crash late Tuesday along Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton police said Wednesday morning. He was living in Waterbury and commuting to the University of Bridgeport, where he was a graduate student, police said. The accident occurred at 7:20 p.m., and the Shelton Police Department, Shelton Fire Department, and EMS wer…

by Daily Voice

12/06/2017

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