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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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Former SHU Student Who Falsely Reported Rape Will Stand Trial Former SHU Student Who Falsely Reported Rape Will Stand Trial
Former SHU Student Who Falsely Reported Rape Will Stand Trial BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The case against a former student at Sacred Heart University who falsely claimed that two football players raped her will go to trial, according to the Connecticut Post.  Nikki Yovino, 19, from Long Island, rejected a second plea offer on Wednesday, the Post said. Her lawyer, Ryan O’Neill, told the Post that he is "eager" to get "the whole story of what happened and didn’t happen at that party" told in court.  Superior Court Judge Maureen Dennis set a tentative trial date of Feb. 21, the Post said. Related story: Former SHU Student Accused Of Making…

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Have You Seen Him? Norwalk Police Seek Suspect In Car Break-In At Local Gym Have You Seen Him? Norwalk Police Seek Suspect In Car Break-In At Local Gym
Have You Seen Him? Norwalk Police Seek Suspect In Car Break-In At Local Gym NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stole credit cards and jewelry from a motor vehicle at a local gym. Detectives are investigating the motor vehicle burglary, which occurred Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Fitness Edge on Westport Avenue, police said.  The stolen credit cards were subsequently used in Bridgeport, police said.  Detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect shown in the photos above.  Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Bell at 203-854-3183. Anonymous tips can be left at…

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Mark Twain Library In Redding Hopes To Reopen Soon With New Boiler Mark Twain Library In Redding Hopes To Reopen Soon With New Boiler
Mark Twain Library In Redding Hopes To Reopen Soon With New Boiler Updated: REDDING, Conn. — A new boiler is being installed at the Mark Twain Library in Redding as repair work continues since the building lost all heat during last week's deep freeze. "On Jan. 2nd, the year 2018 started with a bang that was our boiler exploding," said a statement from library Director Beth Dominianni and Jen Wastrom, president of the Board of Trustees. "This immediately plunged our library into a deep freeze during the coldest weather on record. Amidst frigid conditions, the board and staff engaged in protecting the building and collections," said the s…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes Of Route 25 In Trumbull Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes Of Route 25 In Trumbull
Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes Of Route 25 In Trumbull Update: The accident scene has been cleared, according to DOT.TRUMBULL, Conn. — A crash involving multiple vehicles is blocking two lanes on Route 25 southbound before Exit 8 in Trumbull on Wednesday morning, according to the Department of Transportation. Stop and go traffic is reported back to Route 111, making for a delay of 12 minutes in the area.  The crash was reported at about 11:15 a.m., DOT said. It was not known when the scene would be cleared.

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Neighbors
Newman’s Own Foundation Gives $10K Grant To Darien's P2P To Help Needy Newman’s Own Foundation Gives $10K Grant To Darien's P2P To Help Needy
Newman’s Own Foundation Gives $10K Grant To Darien's P2P To Help Needy DARIEN, Conn. – Person-to-Person has received a $10,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation for the Emergency Assistance Program which provides food, clothing, financial assistance and casework counseling to the working poor and people experiencing a situational crisis. For nearly 30 years, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have supported the work of Person-to-Person. Its mission – providing emergency assistance for basic needs and support for individuals and families as they move toward stability – aligns with the foundation’s focus on empowering those less fortunate. P2P Executive Di…

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Eversource Takes To The Sky To Check For Storm Damage In Weston Eversource Takes To The Sky To Check For Storm Damage In Weston
Eversource Takes To The Sky To Check For Storm Damage In Weston FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — After last week’s blizzard, Eversource is surveying high-voltage power lines around the state with helicopters, checking for any storm damage that may threaten electric reliability. The flights will continue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Helicopters will survey these towns: Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford Weston, and Wilton as well as other areas out state. Eversource uses two helicopters: A blue and white helicopter with tail number N411DD and a blue …

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Politics
Rep: Herbst Made Bigoted Attack On Gay Chief Justice Nominee From Stamford Rep: Herbst Made Bigoted Attack On Gay Chief Justice Nominee From Stamford
Rep: Herbst Made Bigoted Attack On Gay Chief Justice Nominee From Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — State Rep. William Tong of Stamford called out Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Herbst of Trumbull for criticizing the governor's choice of a new State Supreme Court chief justice.  Tong, a Democrat, called Herbst’s criticism "bigoted." Supreme Court Justice Andrew McDonald of Stamford, whom Gov. Dannel P. Malloy plans to nominate for chief justice, is openly gay. “I am disgusted by Tim Herbst's bigoted attack on Justice Andrew McDonald. I know that Herbst is trying to ride a wave of hate and division to the governor’s mansion he so covets," Tong said.…

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Malloy Calls For Ban On Bump Stocks In Connecticut Malloy Calls For Ban On Bump Stocks In Connecticut
Malloy Calls For Ban On Bump Stocks In Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy's first proposal for the 2018 legislative session would ban the purchase and sale of bump stocks, binary triggers systems, and trigger cranks in Connecticut. “Bump stocks are cheap, they are deadly, and they have no place in our society,” Malloy said. The device, known as a "rate of fire enhancement," was used by the gunman in the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas that killed over 500 people.  “In Connecticut, we refuse to allow federal inaction to endanger the lives of our residents, despite the best efforts of powerful lobbyists from the NRA," Malloy said…

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Still On The Loose: Connecticut State Police Searching For Escaped Inmate Still On The Loose: Connecticut State Police Searching For Escaped Inmate
Still On The Loose: Connecticut State Police Searching For Escaped Inmate Connecticut State Police have released a wanted poster as they continue to search for a 25-year-old inmate who escaped from a state prison on Sunday. "Jerry Mercado is wanted for ESCAPE from Carl Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield on 1/7/18," the wanted poster says.  Here is a description of the suspect:  Name: Jerry Mercado  Date of birth: 10/18/1992  Age: 25  Race: White/Hispanic  Height: 5 foot, 4 inches  Weight: 137 pounds  Tattoo: “Time Waits For No One” on his left temple and right side of neck  Aliases: Joshua, Jalyssa  At 3:15 p.m. Sunday, the prison was placed …

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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking 120 Pounds Of Pot In Stamford New York Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking 120 Pounds Of Pot In Stamford
New York Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking 120 Pounds Of Pot In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — A New York man pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking over 120 pounds of marijuana to Stamford and selling 40 pounds of it to a local man, prosecutors said.  Gustavo Garcia, 29, of Queens, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana. He was the second man to plead guilty in the case.  According to court documents and statements made in court, in June and July 2017, Garcia delivered 120 to 130 pounds of marijuana to William Reyes in Stamford, including 40 pounds of marijuana that Garcia so…

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