Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

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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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Danbury, CT
On Your Side
Big Reveal: Apple Reopening New Store In Old Location In Danbury Fair Mall Big Reveal: Apple Reopening New Store In Old Location In Danbury Fair Mall Big Reveal: Apple Reopening New Store In Old Location In Danbury Fair Mall
Big Reveal: Apple Reopening New Store In Old Location In Danbury Fair Mall DANBURY, Conn. — It's been in the works for about five months, but the long wait will be over Saturday as Apple holds the big reveal for its newly renovated and expanded store at the Danbury Fair Mall.  Back in February, a big black wall went up over the facade of the Apple store — and the spot next door vacated by New York & Company.   Since then, the Apple store and its many customers have been in a cramped temporary spot around the corner while workers built a new, larger and updated store.  "You'll love what we've done with the place," Apple said in emails to customers. Shoppers c…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Your Community
Fairfield Father Takes The Helm Of National PTA Fairfield Father Takes The Helm Of National PTA Fairfield Father Takes The Helm Of National PTA
Fairfield Father Takes The Helm Of National PTA FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A dad from Fairfield is taking over as the leader of the nation's oldest and largest all volunteer child advocacy association in the United States — and he promises it's not your father's old PTA.   James L. Accomando was installed as the 55th president of the National PTA at the 2017 National PTA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas last month. A father of two children, the husband of a public school teacher and with a K-12 teaching credential of his own, Accomando has been engaged in education and active in PTA for nearly 20 years. He said he believes in the mission of PT…

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by Daily Voice
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Stamford Woman Spit On Passenger On Bus In Darien, Police Say Stamford Woman Spit On Passenger On Bus In Darien, Police Say Stamford Woman Spit On Passenger On Bus In Darien, Police Say
Stamford Woman Spit On Passenger On Bus In Darien, Police Say DARIEN, Conn. — A 52-year-old Stamford woman was issued a summons after she spit on another passenger on a CTTransit bus who she believed had attacked her the night before, police said.  The driver stopped the bus at the Post Road at Hecker Avenue after the incident at about 11:30 June 28 and called for police assistance. The female victim told police she had been sitting on the bus when a woman, later identified as Enide Gabriel, of 1069 Main St., Stamford, had walked past her and spit on her for no apparent reason.  The victim said she did not know Gabriel, nor had she interacted with he…

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by Karen Tensa
Darien, CT
Obituaries
Services Set For Darien's Joe Costello, Helped Co-Workers To Safety On 9/11 Services Set For Darien's Joe Costello, Helped Co-Workers To Safety On 9/11 Services Set For Darien's Joe Costello, Helped Co-Workers To Safety On 9/11
Services Set For Darien's Joe Costello, Helped Co-Workers To Safety On 9/11 DARIEN, Conn. — Joseph Eugene "Joe" Costello, a municipal bond trader at JJ Kenny and a resident of Darien, died on Sunday, June 25. He was 58.  His wife, Rosemary Peters Costello, owns and operates the retail store Everything is Rosey.  Costello was born on July 9, 1958, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City.  Raised in Crestwood, N.Y., he graduated from Iona Preparatory School. Then he attended Fordham University until transferring his sophomore year to Georgetown University, where he majored in history and captained the Rugby Team. He also earned his juris doctor at Georg…

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by Daily Voice
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Darien Woman, 24, Who Refused To Leave Jetty At Stamford Beach Gets Ticket Darien Woman, 24, Who Refused To Leave Jetty At Stamford Beach Gets Ticket Darien Woman, 24, Who Refused To Leave Jetty At Stamford Beach Gets Ticket
Darien Woman, 24, Who Refused To Leave Jetty At Stamford Beach Gets Ticket STAMFORD, Conn. — A 24-year-old Darien woman who refused to stay off a jetty at Cove Island beach in Stamford on July 4th was given a $150 ticket, according to the Stamford Advocate. The lifeguard's supervisor sent a parks police officer onto the end of the jetty, with a “Keep Off” sign posted, to get the woman, who said she knew the rocks were off-limits but wanted an explanation, the Advocate said. The officer said that they are a safety hazard, that it is a conservation area and that is out of sight of the lifeguard. Then he gave her a ticket, the Advocate said. Click here for the story…

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by Karen Tensa
Stamford, CT
Breaking News
DUI Arrests Up Over Long Holiday Weekend In Connecticut DUI Arrests Up Over Long Holiday Weekend In Connecticut DUI Arrests Up Over Long Holiday Weekend In Connecticut
DUI Arrests Up Over Long Holiday Weekend In Connecticut Connecticut State Police reported one fatality on state highways over the long July 4th holiday weekend, and troopers also made nearly twice as many DUI arrests as last year.  Connecticut State Troopers had stepped up patrols on highways and roads in Connecticut from 12:01 a.m. June 30 through 11:59 p.m. July 4. Troopers were focused on drunken driving violations, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers and speeding. Sobriety checkpoints and targeted DUI patrols were also in place over the entire weekend. Here are the State Police statistics for the long weekend:  Speeding infractions: 1,…

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by Karen Tensa
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Police Investigating Murder-Suicide At Trumbull Gardens In Bridgeport Police Investigating Murder-Suicide At Trumbull Gardens In Bridgeport Police Investigating Murder-Suicide At Trumbull Gardens In Bridgeport
Police Investigating Murder-Suicide At Trumbull Gardens In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport police are investigating a possible murder-suicide at the Trumbull Gardens housing complex after a resident flagged down a passing officer and reported two deceased people in an apartment Wednesday evening.  The Bridgeport officers were alerted at about 7:20 p.m. in the area of Trumbull Avenue by a resident in need of assistance, said Rowena White, director of communications for the City of Bridgeport. They called for additional officers at the scene at 405 Trumbull Ave., White said.  Upon confirmation of two fatalities inside the apartment, the Detectives Bu…

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by Karen Tensa
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bullet Grazes Teenage Girl's Head While She Sleeps In Bridgeport Bullet Grazes Teenage Girl's Head While She Sleeps In Bridgeport Bullet Grazes Teenage Girl's Head While She Sleeps In Bridgeport
Bullet Grazes Teenage Girl's Head While She Sleeps In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — An 18-year-old Bridgeport woman suffered a graze wound to her head early Wednesday when bullets were fired into a Lakeside Drive home, City of Bridgeport spokeswoman Rowena White said. At 2:07 a.m. Wednesday, dispatch received a call of shots fired into the home at 14 Lakeside Drive, White said.  Officers found the 18-year-old woman inside the home with a bullet wound to her head, she said.  The injury was not life-threatening, and the teen was transported to the hospital in stable condition by EMTs, White said.  At 2:53 a.m., the teen posted on her Facebook page, “Wow…

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by Karen Tensa
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
On Your Side
Last Call: Redding Roadhouse Closes Doors For Good Last Call: Redding Roadhouse Closes Doors For Good Last Call: Redding Roadhouse Closes Doors For Good
Last Call: Redding Roadhouse Closes Doors For Good REDDING, Conn. — The Redding Roadhouse, a landmark eatery on Route 53 in town, has closed its doors again.  "After a very long few years, we have decided it's best to regroup and find a candidate most excited to keeping the charm alive at The Roadhouse," the owners said in a Facebook post Monday. "We thank you for your continued support, and your patronage through the years." The popular eatery had closed down back in May 2014, before reopening under new ownership in October 2014.   The restaurant was known for its burgers, brunch and steak — as well as its live music. Fans have posted s…

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by Daily Voice
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Obituaries
Services Set For Easton's Nick Tiseo, 18, Graduate Of Barlow High School Services Set For Easton's Nick Tiseo, 18, Graduate Of Barlow High School Services Set For Easton's Nick Tiseo, 18, Graduate Of Barlow High School
Services Set For Easton's Nick Tiseo, 18, Graduate Of Barlow High School EASTON, Conn. — Nicholas "Nick" Angelo Tiseo of Easton died June 29 after a 10-year battle against leukemia. He was 18.  Nick was born Dec. 13, 1998, to Amy Fulton and Lou Tiseo of Easton.  From the age of 10 to 18, Nick waged a brave eight-year battle against leukemia, which he fought fiercely but with his signature good spirits, patience and grace, his family said. Nick loved Disney movies and music, ice hockey, baseball and above all his friends and family. He was a proud and enthusiastic member of Joel Barlow High School's Class of 2017 and graduated from Easton's elementary …

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