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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Jane Bryant Quinn To Speak At Friends Of Nathaniel Witherell Luncheon Jane Bryant Quinn To Speak At Friends Of Nathaniel Witherell Luncheon Jane Bryant Quinn To Speak At Friends Of Nathaniel Witherell Luncheon
Jane Bryant Quinn To Speak At Friends Of Nathaniel Witherell Luncheon GREENWICH, Conn. — Jane Bryant Quinn, a best-selling author and founding editorial director of Daily Voice, will give advice on "how to make your money last" as the featured speaker at the Friends of Nathaniel Witherell’s Spring Luncheon in Greenwich.  The event will be at the Greenwich Country Club, at 19 Doubling Road, on Wednesday, May 24, at 11:30 a.m.  “We know that this will be an exceptional event as Jane Bryant Quinn is knowledgeable, interesting, and relates very well to people who find the world of finance and investment sometimes daunting,” says Karen Sadik-Khan, presid…
Is This Your Feline Friend? Cat Found In Wilson Point In Norwalk Is This Your Feline Friend? Cat Found In Wilson Point In Norwalk Is This Your Feline Friend? Cat Found In Wilson Point In Norwalk
Is This Your Feline Friend? Cat Found In Wilson Point In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — Do you know this gray cat? The small feline found Monday night in the Wilson Point neighborhood in Norwalk has been taken to PAWS. The folks at PAWS, the Pet Animal Welfare Society of Norwalk, are seeking the cat's owner and keeping it safe in the meantime.  The gray cat was wearing a black and neon-colored collar.  Contact PAWS at 203-750-9572 or [email protected] for further information.
Greenwich High Sophomore's Zika Project Earns Awards At Intel Science Fair Greenwich High Sophomore's Zika Project Earns Awards At Intel Science Fair Greenwich High Sophomore's Zika Project Earns Awards At Intel Science Fair
Greenwich High Sophomore's Zika Project Earns Awards At Intel Science Fair GREENWICH, Conn. – A Greenwich High School sophomore earned three top awards for his groundbreaking project about Zika detection at the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair on Friday. Rahul Subramaniam's project was called an Early Warning System for Zika Virus in Mosquito Populations Based on Real-Time Field Detection of Viral RNA in Mosquito Saliva. For the project, Rahul created an inexpensive and consumer-friendly mosquito trap with a food-source that would change color in 30 minutes if any of the feeding mosquitoes were infected with Zika. Rahul is the first researc…
Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe About To Welcome All To Downtown Danbury Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe About To Welcome All To Downtown Danbury Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe About To Welcome All To Downtown Danbury
Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe About To Welcome All To Downtown Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — The new concept eatery Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe will literally "welcome" everyone as it holds its soft opening this weekend at 274 Main St. in Danbury.  The interior walls of the cafe feature the word "welcome" in every language spoken in the city.  "Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe will provide best-ingredient food and drink to fuel and fortify people to do their good in the world," said Andrea Gartner, former executive director of CityCenter Danbury. Her motto, "Consume & Conquer," hangs above the Main Street storefront. L…
Cute Kittens: Two Canada Lynx Babies Born At Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport Cute Kittens: Two Canada Lynx Babies Born At Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport Cute Kittens: Two Canada Lynx Babies Born At Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport
Cute Kittens: Two Canada Lynx Babies Born At Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — They're still too shy to see visitors. In fact, they haven't even had their first exam by the veterinarian. But the two Canada lynx kittens born April 26 are sure to be main attraction soon at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport.  Their mother is still extremely protective of the two Canada Lynx babies, or Felis lynx. The zoo staff is respecting her need for privacy for several more weeks. The two kittens appear to be healthy, and a quick peek into their den showed that their eyes are open. “At just 3 weeks old, it will be a while before the kittens venture out in …
Fairfield Eagle Scout Helps Put Pantry In Order At Operation Hope Fairfield Eagle Scout Helps Put Pantry In Order At Operation Hope Fairfield Eagle Scout Helps Put Pantry In Order At Operation Hope
Fairfield Eagle Scout Helps Put Pantry In Order At Operation Hope FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Jonathan Porrazzo, of Troop 199 in Fairfield, recently completed his Eagle Scout Service Project to benefit Operation Hope.  With the help of volunteers from his troop, family and friends, Jonathan lead the design, construction, painting and installation of 30 wooden risers for Operation Hope’s food pantry.  The risers help to keep donated food off the floor as required by health regulations. Before the risers were installed, the pantry used empty crates to accomplish this requirement. These crates will now be used by the pantry for more donated food. By addressing bas…
Stratford Teacher Charged With Wrestling Students Seeks Probation Stratford Teacher Charged With Wrestling Students Seeks Probation Stratford Teacher Charged With Wrestling Students Seeks Probation
Stratford Teacher Charged With Wrestling Students Seeks Probation STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford High School teacher who was charged with sexually assaulting a student while wrestling with him, is seeking special probation on charges that he tampered with a witness in the case, according to the Connecticut Post.  Gregg Alan Gustafson, 47, of Stamford, is seeking accelerated rehabilitation in which he would not plead guilty but would be placed on probation and the charges dismissed if he committed no further offenses, the Post said. Gustafson is also awaiting trial on charges of fourth-degree sexual assault, second-degree strangulation and risk of injury t…
Murphy Puts Spotlight On Growth At Danbury's RK Manufacturing Murphy Puts Spotlight On Growth At Danbury's RK Manufacturing Murphy Puts Spotlight On Growth At Danbury's RK Manufacturing
Murphy Puts Spotlight On Growth At Danbury's RK Manufacturing DANBURY, Conn. – RK Manufacturing of Danbury, a family-owned company that designs and manufactures machine tools and medical devices, has seen continued growth in its 39 years.  It is also this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer,” U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said in spotlighting manufacturing companies, which provide 10 percent of the state’s jobs. RK Manufacturing provides custom tooling and fixtures, and works with established medical companies and life science startups to provide sterile and nonsterile sutures, bone anchors, spinal implants, and other innovative medical devices. All of RK M…
Speak Up: Fairfield Seeks Input To Make Black Rock Turnpike Safer Speak Up: Fairfield Seeks Input To Make Black Rock Turnpike Safer Speak Up: Fairfield Seeks Input To Make Black Rock Turnpike Safer
Speak Up: Fairfield Seeks Input To Make Black Rock Turnpike Safer FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield residents would not be surprised to learn that Black Rock Turnpike has been identified as a spot that needs improvement.  The very busy road, a state highway is traveled by over 20,000 vehicles per day, was called out by the Fairfield Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan.  The town is undertaking a study to explore alternatives for enhancing the safety for all users of the Black Rock Turnpike commercial corridor, and Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau is inviting the public to take part.  The study, funded by a $375,000 state grant, will identify strategies to c…
Metro-North Makes Track Changes Due To Derailment Repairs Metro-North Makes Track Changes Due To Derailment Repairs Metro-North Makes Track Changes Due To Derailment Repairs
Metro-North Makes Track Changes Due To Derailment Repairs Track changes will continue Tuesday for Metro-North riders who catch trains between Greenwich and Rye because of continuing track repairs near Rye:  Customers traveling between Greenwich and Rye to Grand Central will need to use the outbound (to New Haven) platform, and  Customers traveling to New Haven will need to use the inbound (to Grand Central) platform during the AM peak through 10 a.m. Customers should anticipate delays of 10 to 15 minutes.  Bridge plates are being used on the inbound platforms between Greenwich and Rye stations. Riders are reminded to use caution and do not wait on t…
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