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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Bridgeport, CT
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Passenger Files $6M Lawsuit Against Bridgeport In Officer-Involved Shooting Passenger Files $6M Lawsuit Against Bridgeport In Officer-Involved Shooting Passenger Files $6M Lawsuit Against Bridgeport In Officer-Involved Shooting
Passenger Files $6M Lawsuit Against Bridgeport In Officer-Involved Shooting BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A man who was shot by a Bridgeport officer during what police called a stolen vehicle investigation has filed a $6 million federal lawsuit against the city of Bridgeport, Officer James Boulay, other officers and police Chief AJ Perez, according to Fox 61. In an exclusive interview with Fox 61, Julian Fyffe, 21, described his recollection of the May 9 incident, which ended when Boulay shot and killed Jayson Negron, 15, who was driving the car. Fyffe's story differs from the police account.  According to police reports, officers were pursuing a stolen vehicle, which they b…

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Northern Highlands, NJ
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Allendale's Comey Sells Connecticut Home At A Loss Allendale's Comey Sells Connecticut Home At A Loss Allendale's Comey Sells Connecticut Home At A Loss
Allendale's Comey Sells Connecticut Home At A Loss Related story: Preet Bharara Says Westchester Native Comey Had Courage To Say No To Trump Oftentimes a house goes up in value when someone famous lives there. But that wasn't the case with the Greens Farms estate of recently fired FBI Director James Comey formerly of Allendale. His home at 6 Westway Road in Westport, Conn., purchased by Comey and his wife in 2010 for $3.05 million was sold in January for $2.475 million, which is $575,000 less than they paid for it, according to records with Zillow.com.  Comey, 56, bought the seven-bedroom house when went to work as general counsel for Brid…

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Armonk, NY
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Fired FBI Director, Westchester Native Comey Sold Area Home At A Loss Fired FBI Director, Westchester Native Comey Sold Area Home At A Loss Fired FBI Director, Westchester Native Comey Sold Area Home At A Loss
Fired FBI Director, Westchester Native Comey Sold Area Home At A Loss Related story: Preet Bharara Says Westchester Native Comey Had Courage To Say No To Trump Oftentimes a house goes up in value when someone famous lives there. But that wasn't the case with the Greens Farms estate of recently fired FBI Director and Westchester native James Comey.  The home at 6 Westway Road in Westport, Conn., purchased by Comey and his wife in 2010 for $3.05 million was sold in January for $2.475 million, which is $575,000 less than they paid for it, according to records with Zillow.com.  Comey, 56, bought the seven-bedroom house when went to work as general counsel for Br…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Hospital's School Of Nursing Finishes On A High Note Bridgeport Hospital's School Of Nursing Finishes On A High Note Bridgeport Hospital's School Of Nursing Finishes On A High Note
Bridgeport Hospital's School Of Nursing Finishes On A High Note BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – After 133 years of educating nurses, the Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing held its final commencement ceremony May 1.  The state’s oldest nursing school is preparing to transition from a two-year diploma program to a four-year bachelor of science in nursing program at the University of Bridgeport this fall. “You got started – now keep going,” was the message repeated to graduates by Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing Director Linda Podolak at the ceremony in UB’s Arnold Bernhard Center for Arts and Humanities. “Today is a beginning. Be open, learn from your exper…

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Norwalk, CT
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Fairfield County Parents Warned: '13 Reasons Why' Gets Suicide Wrong Fairfield County Parents Warned: '13 Reasons Why' Gets Suicide Wrong Fairfield County Parents Warned: '13 Reasons Why' Gets Suicide Wrong
Fairfield County Parents Warned: '13 Reasons Why' Gets Suicide Wrong FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — ”13 Reasons Why” may be the most-Tweeted about TV show of the year, but a local social worker is warning Fairfield County parents that the Netflix show poses a danger by glamorizing teen suicide. “I find the show very problematic — professionally and personally,” said Emily McCave, associate professor of social work at Quinnipiac University and former president of the Southern Connecticut Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The graphic nature of the show can trigger suicidal thoughts in vulnerable teenagers who may be struggling with ment…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Man Pleads Guilty To Bridgeport Store Owner’s Death, Faces 40 Years Man Pleads Guilty To Bridgeport Store Owner’s Death, Faces 40 Years Man Pleads Guilty To Bridgeport Store Owner’s Death, Faces 40 Years
Man Pleads Guilty To Bridgeport Store Owner’s Death, Faces 40 Years BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty Monday to the shooting death of a Bridgeport grocery store owner during a robbery two years ago, according to the Connecticut Post.  Leighton Vanderberg pleaded guilty to felony murder under the Alford Doctrine during jury selection for the April 11, 2015, slaying of Jose Salgado, owner of Sapiao’s Grocery, the Post said. Vanderberg faces 40 years in prison when he is sentenced July 21, the Post said. Under the Alford Doctrine, a defendant does not admit guilt but concedes there is enough evidence to be found guilty. Click here to read …

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Fairfield, CT
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Sacred Heart University Sends Over 2,000 Graduates Out Into The World Sacred Heart University Sends Over 2,000 Graduates Out Into The World Sacred Heart University Sends Over 2,000 Graduates Out Into The World
Sacred Heart University Sends Over 2,000 Graduates Out Into The World FAIRFIELD, Conn.— More than 2,000 Sacred Heart University students received diplomas and words of advice and motivation from religious leaders, scholars and classmates at graduation ceremonies. President John J. Petillo addressed undergraduate students Sunday. Petillo told the students to always ask why and to “be uncomfortable so that as you think critically and analytically you may grow in knowledge and faith.” Petillo ended his speech with, “Don’t try to always be normal, because you will never know how amazing you can be. Chase, reach, stretch for your dreams and hopes. Isn’t that what …

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Redding Woman Dies After Attack By Her Own Dog, Police Say Redding Woman Dies After Attack By Her Own Dog, Police Say Redding Woman Dies After Attack By Her Own Dog, Police Say
Redding Woman Dies After Attack By Her Own Dog, Police Say REDDING, Conn. — A Redding woman died after she was attacked by her own dog at a home on Deacon Abbott Street on Friday, according to the Redding Pilot.  Police are investigating the death of the woman, whose identity was withheld pending notification of her family, the Pilot said. Redding police have the dog in captivity, the Pilot said.   Police Chief Doug Fuchs told the Pilot that the woman suffered “very serious injuries” in the dog attack, which set off a series of events that led to her death.  Click here to read the story at the Redding Pilot. 

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Joel Barlow High To Reopen Tuesday After One-Day Closure Joel Barlow High To Reopen Tuesday After One-Day Closure Joel Barlow High To Reopen Tuesday After One-Day Closure
Joel Barlow High To Reopen Tuesday After One-Day Closure EASTON/REDDING, Conn. — Classes will be back in session Tuesday, May 16, at Joel Barlow High School after a one-day closure Monday due to flooding in the wastewater treatment facility, according to the Redding Pilot. No other schools in Easton nor Redding were affected. Head of School Gina Pin told the Redding Pilot that no water pipes burst in the school, but air in the pipes was causing problems that resulted in the flooding.  Repairs will be underway all week, and tankers are helping to keep the system working, the Redding Pilot said.  The Region 9 school district is determining how th…

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Newtown, CT
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Missing Newtown Woman Located Safe Missing Newtown Woman Located Safe Missing Newtown Woman Located Safe
Missing Newtown Woman Located Safe Update: NEWTOWN, Conn. — The missing woman has made contact with her family and this is no longer a missing persons case, police said.  NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown police are attempting to locate a missing woman named Jessica Guay of Alpine Drive in Sandy Hook.  Guay is a 36-year-old white woman who was last seen on Thursday, May 11.  "We are very concerned for her well-being. Officers have been working diligently attempting to locate Jessica and now need the public's help," police Lt.Aaron Bahamonde said Monday. "We just need to know if Jessica is OK." She may be driving…

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