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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Stamford, CT
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After Five-Car Pileup In Stamford, Driver Charged With DUI After Five-Car Pileup In Stamford, Driver Charged With DUI After Five-Car Pileup In Stamford, Driver Charged With DUI
After Five-Car Pileup In Stamford, Driver Charged With DUI STAMFORD, Conn. — After a day of drinking, a Stamford man who was driving recklessly in downtown Stamford caused two crashes, one of which involved five cars and serious injuries, police said.  The driver involved had a blood alcohol content that was more than three times the legal limit of .08, police said.  The incident began at about 6:05 p.m. Sunday, when Officer Jessica Bloomberg saw a 2001 Honda Odyssey minivan traveling recklessly and weaving in and out of traffic near Broad Street and Grey Rock Place.  It was later determined that the minivan had caused an accident nearby and was f…

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by Daily Voice
Greenwich, CT
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Special Ed Coordinator Named Assistant Principal At Parkway In Greenwich Special Ed Coordinator Named Assistant Principal At Parkway In Greenwich Special Ed Coordinator Named Assistant Principal At Parkway In Greenwich
Special Ed Coordinator Named Assistant Principal At Parkway In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — Jeffrey Libby, who has been an educator for 33 years, has been named assistant principal at Parkway School in Greenwich, effective July 1, 2017.  Libby, who has been with the Greenwich Public Schools for the last 20 years, "has extensive knowledge and experience as a teacher, coach and administrator," the district said.  As a special education program coordinator since 1999, Libby has spent many hours in classrooms across the district and "is adept at making the curriculum meaningful and accessible to all learners," the district said.  “I am thrilled by the appointment,"…

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by Daily Voice
Darien, CT
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Darien Teen Calls Police For Help When Drinking Party Gets 'Out Of Hand' Darien Teen Calls Police For Help When Drinking Party Gets 'Out Of Hand' Darien Teen Calls Police For Help When Drinking Party Gets 'Out Of Hand'
Darien Teen Calls Police For Help When Drinking Party Gets 'Out Of Hand' DARIEN, Conn. — A Darien teenager called police for help after "word got out" about a parentless party at her home got “out of hand” when over 50 other kids arrived, police said.  The call for help came at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, from a home on Bishops Gate, police said. The caller said under-age youths were drinking alcohol without the owner’s permission, police said.  Officers determined the caller was a juvenile resident of the home, who explained to Officers that she had invited “a few friends” over, police said.  But she ended up with about 50 teenagers in the home, many of whom we…

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by Karen Tensa
Westport, CT
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Weston Democrats Endorse Chris Spaulding For First Selectman Weston Democrats Endorse Chris Spaulding For First Selectman Weston Democrats Endorse Chris Spaulding For First Selectman
Weston Democrats Endorse Chris Spaulding For First Selectman WESTON, Conn. — The Democratic Town Committee is Weston has made its choice of candidates for the fall election for Board of Selectmen.  At its June 14 meeting, the DTC unanimously endorsed Chris Spaulding to run for first selectman and his running mate Brian Gordon to run for selectman.  “Chris and Brian bring exceptional experience and a fresh perspective to town government,” said Fran Goldstein, Chairman of the DTC. “And by working together and across party lines and listening to all members of our community, they know how to find common ground to move Weston forward into the future.”  …

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Redding Police Warn Residents Of Car Break-Ins Redding Police Warn Residents Of Car Break-Ins Redding Police Warn Residents Of Car Break-Ins
Redding Police Warn Residents Of Car Break-Ins REDDING, Conn. — After a number of cars were entered in the Apple Lane area over the weekend, Redding police are reminding residents to take precautions.  "Reminder: Lock your car, take your keys, hide your stuff — even in your own driveway!" Redding police said on Facebook. 

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by Daily Voice
Brookfield, CT
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Brookfield's Newest Officer Graduates From Police Academy Brookfield's Newest Officer Graduates From Police Academy Brookfield's Newest Officer Graduates From Police Academy
Brookfield's Newest Officer Graduates From Police Academy BROOKFIELD, Conn. — After six months of training and graduating from the Connecticut Police Academy, Brookfield's newest officer, Tommy Robbins, will join the force. Robbins will be hitting the streets on Tuesday to start his 12-week Field Training phase, where he will learn all about the intricacies of Brookfield.  Robbins is a graduate of Danbury High School. He was sworn in Dec. 22, then began six months of training at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden. He graduated Monday as a member of the 356th Class in the Basic Training Division at the Police Academy.  The graduation cerem…

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by Karen Tensa
Greenwich, CT
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Sen. Chris Murphy Takes Fiery Stand Against GOP Health Care Plan Sen. Chris Murphy Takes Fiery Stand Against GOP Health Care Plan Sen. Chris Murphy Takes Fiery Stand Against GOP Health Care Plan
Sen. Chris Murphy Takes Fiery Stand Against GOP Health Care Plan U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined Democrats late Monday night in taking over the Senate floor in protest of a GOP bill to overhaul the nation's health care system.  Republicans are preparing for votes next week on the plan, which has not yet been made public.  Using the hashtag #HoldTheFloor and #Trumpcare, Democrats spoke out in protest, demanding to see the details of the bill.  "My constituents, even though they're represented by Democrats, have no less rights than the citizens of Iowa or the citizens of Texas who are represented by Republicans. Why are my constituents not allowed…

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by Karen Tensa
Stamford, CT
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Police: Swastika, Star Of David Smeared In Feces At Stamford TV Studio Police: Swastika, Star Of David Smeared In Feces At Stamford TV Studio Police: Swastika, Star Of David Smeared In Feces At Stamford TV Studio
Police: Swastika, Star Of David Smeared In Feces At Stamford TV Studio STAMFORD, Conn. — A swastika and a Star of David were found smeared in feces on the window of the Stamford Media Center on Atlantic Street, the Stamford Advocate reported.  The anti-Semitic graffiti was found Monday morning on the building, also known as the Rich Forum, where the "Jerry Springer Show," the "Steve Wilkos Show" and the "Maury Show” are taped, police told the Advocate. Police are examining security surveillance video that shows a man wearing khaki pants over jeans doing the damage at about 10:45 p.m. Sunday, the Advocate said.    Click here for the story from the Stamford Adv…

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by Karen Tensa
Stratford, CT
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17 Rescued After Schooner Runs Aground Near The Mystic River 17 Rescued After Schooner Runs Aground Near The Mystic River 17 Rescued After Schooner Runs Aground Near The Mystic River
17 Rescued After Schooner Runs Aground Near The Mystic River GROTON, Conn. – A Coast Guard boatcrew safely transferred 17 passengers from a grounded schooner near the mouth of the Mystic River on Sunday evening. The schooner was a charter boat carrying 14 seventh-graders and three chaperones from New York on a field trip, according to NBC Connecticut.   At 6:15 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Command Center were notified that a 126-foot schooner, the Alabama, with 17 passengers and five crew aboard, had run aground near the mouth of the Mystic River in Connecticut. They launched a boatcrew from Coast Guard Station New Lon…

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by Karen Tensa
Port Chester, NY
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Missing Kayaker's Body Pulled From Long Island Sound After Day-Long Search Missing Kayaker's Body Pulled From Long Island Sound After Day-Long Search Missing Kayaker's Body Pulled From Long Island Sound After Day-Long Search
Missing Kayaker's Body Pulled From Long Island Sound After Day-Long Search Police recovered the body of a missing kayaker from the waters of Long Island Sound on Monday afternoon following a daylong search near Stratford, Conn., the Coast Guard said.  The deceased man was identified as Gregory Blanco, 41, of Northport in Suffolk County on Long Island, the Coast Guard said. His unresponsive body was found at about 4 p.m. by Stratford police in the water south of Stratford.   “Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. Blanco during this painful time,” said Cmdr. Kevin Reed, Deputy Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound. The Coast Guard launched…

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