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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Brookfield, CT
Breaking News
Squantz Pond, Indian Well State Parks Already Filled For The Fourth Squantz Pond, Indian Well State Parks Already Filled For The Fourth Squantz Pond, Indian Well State Parks Already Filled For The Fourth
Squantz Pond, Indian Well State Parks Already Filled For The Fourth UPDATE: FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — You had to get up pretty early to spend your Fourth of July at Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield.  The park was full to parking capacity and closed to new vehicles as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 4th, the state announced via Twitter. And by 11 a.m. Tuesday, Indian Well State Park in Shelton was also closed.  Connecticut's state parks‏ were proving to be popular destinations on a sunny Independence Day: The following parks were also closed to new vehicles by 11 a.m.:  Indian Well State Park in Shelton Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury Rocky Neck St…

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Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
Have You Seen Them? Alert Issued For Two Missing Teenage Girls From Area Have You Seen Them? Alert Issued For Two Missing Teenage Girls From Area Have You Seen Them? Alert Issued For Two Missing Teenage Girls From Area
Have You Seen Them? Alert Issued For Two Missing Teenage Girls From Area Update: Police released new photos of the missing girls.  Police have issued a Silver Alert for two missing teenage girls from Danbury — ages 15 and 17— who have not been seen since June 27.  The first teen pictured above is Kate Rosati, 15, police said. She is white, with black hair and unknown colored eyes. She is 5 feet tall and weighs 140 pounds. Kate was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray/blue hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.  The second teen pictured above is Sidra Ramos, 17, police said. She is a white female with brown hair and unknown colored eyes. She is 5-foot-9 and weighs …

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Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Five Revolutionary Facts To Know About Fairfield County For July 4th Five Revolutionary Facts To Know About Fairfield County For July 4th Five Revolutionary Facts To Know About Fairfield County For July 4th
Five Revolutionary Facts To Know About Fairfield County For July 4th FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Feeling Revolutionary? From patriot Nathan Hale to traitor Benedict Arnold, Connecticut boasts its share of history from the Revolutionary War. As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, here are five facts from the Revolution that are close to home in Fairfield County:  The military action moved into Connecticut in April 1777, when British troops landed in what is today Westport and marched north to Ridgefield and Danbury. They were chased back to the beach, but not before the British soldiers destroyed American supplies and battled local militia, killing Maj.…

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Bridgeport, CT
Your Community
Ganim Puts A Freeze On Hiring, Spending In Bridgeport Ganim Puts A Freeze On Hiring, Spending In Bridgeport Ganim Puts A Freeze On Hiring, Spending In Bridgeport
Ganim Puts A Freeze On Hiring, Spending In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport has placed a freeze on spending and hiring because the city expects it will come up $27 million short in municipal aid from the state, which has not yet approved a budget for this fiscal year. “Regardless of what measures the city takes, it would be impossible to make up for this level of impact. It is my hope that the state is able to pass a budget that will continue to support the needs of Connecticut’s cities and towns,” Mayor Joe Ganim said in announcement late Monday afternoon. "In wake of the uncertainty of financial funding from the state, the city…

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Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Have You Seen Them: Silver Alert Issued For Two Missing Girls From Danbury Have You Seen Them: Silver Alert Issued For Two Missing Girls From Danbury Have You Seen Them: Silver Alert Issued For Two Missing Girls From Danbury
Have You Seen Them: Silver Alert Issued For Two Missing Girls From Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — A Silver Alert was issued for two missing teenage girls from Danbury — ages 15 and 17— who have not been seen since June 27, Danbury police said Monday. The  Danbury Police Department released additional photos of the girls late Monday. The teen pictured above at right is Kate Rosati, 15, police said. She is white, with black hair and unknown colored eyes. She is 5 feet tall and weighs 140 pounds. Kate was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray/blue hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.  The teen pictured above at left is Sidra Ramos, 17, police said. She is a white female wit…

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by Karen Tensa
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Greenwich Firefighters Tackle Blaze In Home On Buxton Lane Greenwich Firefighters Tackle Blaze In Home On Buxton Lane Greenwich Firefighters Tackle Blaze In Home On Buxton Lane
Greenwich Firefighters Tackle Blaze In Home On Buxton Lane GREENWICH, Conn. — Greenwich firefighters took down a blaze in a home on Buxton Lane late Sunday.  At 11:15 p.m., Engines 5 and 2 were dispatched to an activated fire alarm at 15 Buxton Lane.  Fire was seen coming from a couple of windows on the first floor of the house, firefighters said upon arriving.  The assignment was filled out with Engines 1, 4, 8, Truck 1, Car 3 and other volunteer units.  The blaze was extinguished in about 20 minutes, and units remained on scene for a few more hours checking for hot spots and ventilating the house. The Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.  …

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by Daily Voice
Stratford, CT
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Sikorsky Signs $3.8B Deal To Build Black Hawk Helicopters For U.S. Army Sikorsky Signs $3.8B Deal To Build Black Hawk Helicopters For U.S. Army Sikorsky Signs $3.8B Deal To Build Black Hawk Helicopters For U.S. Army
Sikorsky Signs $3.8B Deal To Build Black Hawk Helicopters For U.S. Army STRATFORD, Conn. -- It's more good news from Sikorsky as the Stratford-based manufacturer announced a five-year deal worth $3.8 billion to deliver 257 H-60 Black Hawk helicopters to the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales customers.  The  news came on the heels of a decision by Sikorsky, a division of Lockheed Martin, last fall to keep its headquarters in Stratford. And in April, Sikorsky announced plans to produce 200 King Stallion Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps. The multi-year contract for the Black Hawks will offer significant savings to the U.S. government. The contract value f…

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Darien, CT
Obituaries
Frederick Santarella, 73, Husband Of Former Darien Selectman Frederick Santarella, 73, Husband Of Former Darien Selectman Frederick Santarella, 73, Husband Of Former Darien Selectman
Frederick Santarella, 73, Husband Of Former Darien Selectman DARIEN, Conn. — Frederick J. Santarella, 73, a longtime Darien resident, died June 30. He was 73.   His wife, Linda Santarella, is a former selectman in Darien.  Frederick Santarella, a Norwalk native, was born March 24, 1944, to Carmine and Mary (LaMalfa) Santarella. In 1962, he graduated from Norwalk High School, where he was a member of the baseball team and captain of the basketball team.  He earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hartford. Santarella ran a home improvements business in Darien for 20 years. He also worked for Wagner Swimming Pools in Darien and A…

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Breaking News
'It’s The Cops, Run:' Easton Police Bust Underage Drinking Party 'It’s The Cops, Run:' Easton Police Bust Underage Drinking Party 'It’s The Cops, Run:' Easton Police Bust Underage Drinking Party
'It’s The Cops, Run:' Easton Police Bust Underage Drinking Party EASTON, Conn. — Easton police acting on an anonymous tip busted an underage drinking party on Norton Road late on Saturday, June 24.  The homeowner, Graham Lamb, 59, was issued a misdemeanor summons.  The party was reported at 11:15 p.m. about the party at 48 Norton Road. Upon arrival, officers saw many vehicles parked on the street as well as numerous youths who were holding bottles and cans that were immediately recognized as alcoholic beverages, police said.  When the police arrived, the officers heard several individuals yell, "It’s the cops, run," police said.  Officers also saw ope…

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Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Blumenthal Slams Metro-North Over Bad Track Conditions Before Derailment Blumenthal Slams Metro-North Over Bad Track Conditions Before Derailment Blumenthal Slams Metro-North Over Bad Track Conditions Before Derailment
Blumenthal Slams Metro-North Over Bad Track Conditions Before Derailment After the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed that Metro-North knew of dangerous track conditions before a train derailed in May near Rye, N.Y., U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a renewed call for railroad safety.  Blumenthal sent a letter Monday to newly appointed Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph J. Lhota about the derailment on the New Haven Line and said the "‘buck stops with you’ on safety leadership.  “We need robust leadership to ensure that this derailment is not an indication that Metro-North is regressing to the dysfunction and disarray …

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