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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

Lifestyle

There's No 'Rhyme Or Reason' In New Beer From Stamford's Half Full STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford's Half Full Brewery has made a name for itself by brewing up its signature beers. And its newest product will hit the bar on Wednesday — and this one is just a bit different. It's dubbed "Without Rhyme or Reason," and it's the inaugural offering in a limited edition series of new beers. It's what happens if a brewer creates a new flavor — you guessed it — without rhyme or reason. "These beers don’t fit into any particular series, and they don’t adhere to any particular style, so as much as we possibly can, we’ll be releasing these beers under the mon…

by Daily Voice

11/22/2017

News

Heading To The Parade Or Going Shopping? Metro-North Adds Extra Trains Looking to catch a train to New York City on Thursday for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or to go shopping on Friday? Check the Metro-North holiday schedule for service changes this holiday weekend before you head out to the train station. On Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23, Metro-North will operate a modified weekend schedule with additional inbound trains for everyone heading to the Macy's Thanksgiving Holiday Parade. And there will be plenty of additional outbound service to get you home for dinner. Click here to see special holiday timetables. On the day after Thanksgiving, Fri…

11/22/2017

Police & Fire

Teen Fleeing Waterbury Police Hits Pedestrians In Crash, Killing 3-Year-Old WATERBURY, Conn. — A car driven by a teenager fleeing Waterbury police on Tuesday afternoon went up onto a sidewalk after a collision with another car, plowing into a group of pedestrians and killing a 3-year-old, Connecticut state police said. At 3:45 p.m., Waterbury police officers in an unmarked car attempted to stop an 18-year-old male suspect who was driving an Acura and was wanted in a criminal investigation, state police said. The suspect, identified as Zekhi Lee, refused to stop and fled, state police said. He later crashed into a Toyota Corolla at South Main Street and East Libert…

11/21/2017

News

Ex-Ridgefield Resident David Cassidy, '70s Teen Idol, Dies At 67 David Cassidy, a 1970s teen idol who once lived in Ridgefield, died Tuesday night, according to NBC News. He was 67 and had been hospitalized in Florida since last week with organ failure. “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy,” Jo-Ann Geffen, president and CEO of JAG Entertainment, said in a statement published by NBC. "David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long." Cassidy had also battli…

by Daily Voice

11/21/2017

Police & Fire

Smoky Fire Shuts Down McDonald's In Trumbull For Several Hours TRUMBULL, Conn. — The McDonald's on Hawley Lane in Trumbull was closed for several hours on Tuesday after a smoky fire in a frialator, according to a Facebook post from the Nichols Fire Department.The Nichols Fire Department responded to the fire on Tuesday morning. The manager kept the fire in check by using a portable extinguisher, the Facebook post said. Firefighters found a moderate smoke condition in the restaurant with the fire still burning in the unit, the post said. Firefighters used portable fire extinguishers to put out the blaze completely and notified the Health and Fire Mars…

by Daily Voice

11/21/2017

News

ID Released For Worker Killed In Factory Explosion In New Windsor NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – Officials have identified the worker killed in a huge explosion and fire at the Verla International manufacturing plant in New Windsor on Monday. The Medical Examiners Office positively identified the deceased worker as William Huntington, 57, of Newburgh, said a statement from Town of New Windsor Police Lt. Michael Farbent. “Bill was a valued employee, and we at Verla are sorry to his friends and family for their loss,” said a statement from Verla International. He was unaccounted for after the fire was in progress, Farbent said. At about 7:30 p.m. Monday, members of …

11/21/2017

News

Get Involved: City Launches New #DiscoverDanbury Website DANBURY, Conn. – Mayor Mark D. Boughton and the City of Danbury have launched the #DiscoverDanbury campaign with a new community engagement website, at www.DiscoverDanbury.LIVE. Local residents, businesses, and organizations can submit event information on the site for free, offering organizers a new outlet for promoting events and a free link to share details of their events. The city said it hopes to help residents find out about local services and help businesses further increase their community outreach. The goal is to have a go-to place for all things Danbury — where residents can exp…

by Daily Voice

11/21/2017

Business

Bise Fashionable Finds Is Closing Its Pink Door After 8 Years In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Bise Fashionable Finds is saying goodbye to Ridgefield after eight years of selling women's clothing and accessories, according to a Facebook post. "Thank you for a wonderful 8 years," Bice said on Facebook. "Please come in and say goodbye! Lots of great deals!!" Fixtures, fashions and furniture are all for sale as Bise holds its going-out-of business sale at its location with a pink door at 109 Danbury Road. Most items are 50 percent off in the customer appreciation event. A big sale — dubbed “Sip, Shop and Smile” — will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p…

by Daily Voice

11/21/2017

Police & Fire

Abandoned 911 Call Leads Darien Officers To Man Violating Protective Order DARIEN, Conn. — A Darien man was charged with violating a protective order after officers responded to an abandoned 911 call at a home in town, police said. At 10:25 a.m. Nov. 15, officers went to an unidentified home and spoke to the victim of a domestic incident, police said. The victim told officers that Christopher H. McGovern, 55, of Darien, had knocked several items off of the counter in anger when the victim refused to speak to him about selling the house, police said. The victim also said that McGovern had done several other minor things with the intention of annoying the victim,…

11/21/2017

Police & Fire

Trumbull Teen Charged With Selling Pot After Traffic Stop TRUMBULL, Conn. — A 17-year-old local boy was arrested on drug charges after an early morning traffic stop in Trumbull turned up pot, scales, packaging and a large amount of cash, police said. A Trumbull officer on patrol at 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, spotted a vehicle on Main Street with an improperly displayed registration plate, police said. Upon stopping and approaching the car, the officer was “enveloped” in a cloud of smoke as the driver rolled down his window, police said. The officer immediately recognized the odor of burning marijuana, and all of the occupants of the car were deta…

11/20/2017

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