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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I-95 Ramp Reopens After Motorcycle Vs. Car Crash In Fairfield I-95 Ramp Reopens After Motorcycle Vs. Car Crash In Fairfield I-95 Ramp Reopens After Motorcycle Vs. Car Crash In Fairfield
I-95 Ramp Reopens After Motorcycle Vs. Car Crash In Fairfield Update: The crash scene has been cleared, DOT said. FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A car vs. motorcycle crash has closed the ramp at Exit 24 on I-95 south in Fairfield on Friday morning, the state Department of Transportation said.   With the ramp closed, drives are urged to seek alternate routes.  Traffic is jammed in the area. 
Metro-North Warns Of Train Delays, Platform Changes After Derailment Metro-North Warns Of Train Delays, Platform Changes After Derailment Metro-North Warns Of Train Delays, Platform Changes After Derailment
Metro-North Warns Of Train Delays, Platform Changes After Derailment GREENWICH, Conn. — Customers who catch their trains at stations in Greenwich should be braced for changes and delays on Friday, Metro-North announced. Because of track damage in the vicinity of Rye after a minor derailment Thursday afternoon, customers traveling between Stamford and Rye to Grand Central must use the outbound — to New Haven — platform.  Customers traveling to New Haven will need to use the inbound (to Grand Central) platform.  Delays of 10 to 15 minutes are also possible through the area.  No injuries occurred in the derailment Thursday, which occurred on a "slow-movi…
It's A Whale Of Sale At Vineyard Vines' Annual Event In Danbury It's A Whale Of Sale At Vineyard Vines' Annual Event In Danbury It's A Whale Of Sale At Vineyard Vines' Annual Event In Danbury
It's A Whale Of Sale At Vineyard Vines' Annual Event In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — Do you love the preppy styling of the Vineyard Vines clothing — and its pink whale logo — but find that the prices are a bit out of your league? Bargain hunters can buy clothing and accessories from the Stamford-based company at its annual Whalehouse Sale — get it? — that will be held from May 19 to May 29 in Danbury.  The preppy brand — founded and still owned by Greenwich brothers Shep and Ian Murray — sells high-end ties, hats, belts, shirts, shorts, swimwear and bags for men, women and children.     The sale is open to the public. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
All Aboard: Metro-North Running Substitute Bus Service On Danbury Branch All Aboard: Metro-North Running Substitute Bus Service On Danbury Branch All Aboard: Metro-North Running Substitute Bus Service On Danbury Branch
All Aboard: Metro-North Running Substitute Bus Service On Danbury Branch DANBURY, Conn. — Metro-North will run buses in place of trains on select trips between South Norwalk and Danbury this weekend to accommodate work in the vicinity of Catherine Street.  Metro-North will be making grade crossing and infrastructure improvements at the crossing along the Danbury Branch.  Buses will be used for select trains between Danbury and South Norwalk on Friday, May 19, and for all trips on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21. Buses will operate about 15 minutes sooner than the usual train schedule, Metro-North said.  Click here to see a schedule or click above for the …
Capping Off A Career: Bethel Police Honor Secretary For 42 Years Of Service Capping Off A Career: Bethel Police Honor Secretary For 42 Years Of Service Capping Off A Career: Bethel Police Honor Secretary For 42 Years Of Service
Capping Off A Career: Bethel Police Honor Secretary For 42 Years Of Service BETHEL, Conn. — The Bethel Police Department thanked Peggy Sansone for her decades of service to the town as they celebrated her retirement Thursday. "Sansone served as the police department's secretary for over 42 years and will be greatly missed. Thank you for your service," the police department said in a Facebook post. 
Metro-North Works Overnight To Restore Full Train Service After Derailment Metro-North Works Overnight To Restore Full Train Service After Derailment Metro-North Works Overnight To Restore Full Train Service After Derailment
Metro-North Works Overnight To Restore Full Train Service After Derailment Updated: With repair crews on the scene Thursday night of a "slow-speed minor" train derailment in Rye, N.Y., Metro-North said it would be working overnight to restore full train service for the Friday morning rush-hour commute.    MTA chief Veronique "Ronnie" Hakim toured the scene late Thursday and was "cautiously optimistic for near-normal" Metro-North train service by Friday, the MTA said via Twitter. The derailment occurred on the New Haven Line, which runs through Connecticut.  All the passengers were safely moved off the train after the minor derailment…
Minor Derailment Causing Delays For New Haven Line Trains, Metro-North Says Minor Derailment Causing Delays For New Haven Line Trains, Metro-North Says Minor Derailment Causing Delays For New Haven Line Trains, Metro-North Says
Minor Derailment Causing Delays For New Haven Line Trains, Metro-North Says Update: The MTA is working overnight to restore full train service for the morning commute. Click here for an update from Daily Voice.  FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A "slow-speed minor" train derailment near the station in Rye, N.Y., is causing big delays along the entire New Haven Line early Thursday evening, Metro-North said. No injuries were reported in the incident, Metro-North said. The railroad was reporting delays of up to 55 minutes three hours after the incident, although some passengers have reported longer delays as trains move slowly through the area.    Also, train ride…
Buses Replacing Trains On New Canaan Branch On Thursday Afternoon Buses Replacing Trains On New Canaan Branch On Thursday Afternoon Buses Replacing Trains On New Canaan Branch On Thursday Afternoon
Buses Replacing Trains On New Canaan Branch On Thursday Afternoon NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Substitute bus service is running on the New Canaan Branch on Thursday afternoon, with the buses making all local stops between New Canaan and Stamford, Metro-North announced.  Bus service will remain in effect on the New Canaan Branch until further notice due to signal problems in the vicinity of Stamford, Metro-North said.  Train passengers should listen for announcements at their stations.
Stamford's Joe Lieberman Called The Front-Runner For Top FBI Job Stamford's Joe Lieberman Called The Front-Runner For Top FBI Job Stamford's Joe Lieberman Called The Front-Runner For Top FBI Job
Stamford's Joe Lieberman Called The Front-Runner For Top FBI Job STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford resident Joseph Lieberman, a former three-term Democratic U.S. senator from Connecticut, is President Donald Trump's top choice to be the next FBI director, according to Politico.com. Trump fired James Comey, a former Westport resident, last week and has interviewed four candidates to replace him, according to Politico.com. Trump bonded with Lieberman, the story said, and an announcement is expected before the president leaves on his first overseas trip Friday. Lieberman, 75, was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in 2000 and endorsed Hillary Clinton in the…
Tractor-Trailer Vs. Car Crash Caused Big Slowdowns On I-95 Tractor-Trailer Vs. Car Crash Caused Big Slowdowns On I-95 Tractor-Trailer Vs. Car Crash Caused Big Slowdowns On I-95
Tractor-Trailer Vs. Car Crash Caused Big Slowdowns On I-95 Update: The accident scene was cleared late Thursday morning, but the crash caused delays for hours.  STRATFORD, Conn. — A tractor-trailer crash is causing traffic jams on I-95 northbound in Stratford on Thursday morning, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Traffic is backed up for 5 miles from Exit 26 to Exit 33, DOT said. The crash — involving a tractor-trailer and a car — is between Exits 32 and 33.  The left and center lanes are closed in the area.
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