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
Breaking News
Mother Apprehended In NYC, But 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl Still Missing Mother Apprehended In NYC, But 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl Still Missing Mother Apprehended In NYC, But 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl Still Missing
Mother Apprehended In NYC, But 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl Still Missing STAMFORD, Conn. — A woman who abducted her 10-year-old daughter from her Stamford home was arrested Thursday in New York City, but the girl was not found, the Stamford Advocate reported.   Samantha Cuevas was charged with custodial interference, although she claims she has legal custody of the girl in New York, according to the Advocate. A Silver Alert has been issued for the girl,  but police did not believe she was in danger, the story said. Related story: Search Continues For 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl Abducted By Mother Cashmere Robinson is 5 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has br…

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by Karen Tensa
Port Chester, NY
Breaking News
Port Chester Man Charged With Biting, Hitting Woman In Greenwich Port Chester Man Charged With Biting, Hitting Woman In Greenwich Port Chester Man Charged With Biting, Hitting Woman In Greenwich
Port Chester Man Charged With Biting, Hitting Woman In Greenwich A 40-year-old Westchester man was charged with assault after biting a woman and hitting her in the face in Greenwich early Wednesday, police told Greenwich Time. John Navarra of Port Chester had also violated an order of protection, Greenwich Time said.  The woman suffered minor injuries, the story said. Bond was set at $85,000, Greenwich Time said. Click here to read the story at the Greenwich Time website.

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by Karen Tensa
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Port Chester Man Charged With Biting, Hitting Woman In Greenwich Port Chester Man Charged With Biting, Hitting Woman In Greenwich Port Chester Man Charged With Biting, Hitting Woman In Greenwich
Port Chester Man Charged With Biting, Hitting Woman In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — A Port Chester, N.Y., man was charged with assault after biting a woman and hitting her in the face in Greenwich early Wednesday, police told Greenwich Time. John Navarra, 40, had also violated an order of protection, Greenwich Time said.  The woman suffered minor injuries, the story said. Bond was set at $85,000, Greenwich Time said. Click here to read the story at the Greenwich Time website.

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by Karen Tensa
Brookfield, CT
Breaking News
Police Identify Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Of Pickup In New Fairfield Police Identify Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Of Pickup In New Fairfield Police Identify Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Of Pickup In New Fairfield
Police Identify Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Of Pickup In New Fairfield NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — State police have identified the driver who was killed in the fiery crash of a pickup truck early Sunday in New Fairfield. Ulysses A. Nunez, 42, of New York City, was pronounced dead the scene of the accident, which happened at about 12:50 a.m. Sunday at 85 Route 39, state police said.  The pickup was traveling south when Nunez lost control, police said. The truck slammed into a utility pole and burst into flames.  The accident occurred at Saw Mill Road near the ICONS Sports Bar. The passenger, a 45-year-old man from Rochester, N.Y., was taken by New Fairfield EMS t…

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by Karen Tensa
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Breaking News
Firefighters Find Smashed SUV But No Driver At Route 8 Crash Scene Firefighters Find Smashed SUV But No Driver At Route 8 Crash Scene Firefighters Find Smashed SUV But No Driver At Route 8 Crash Scene
Firefighters Find Smashed SUV But No Driver At Route 8 Crash Scene TRUMBULL, Conn. — Firefighters discovered a heavily damaged SUV at the scene of a reported rollover on Route 8 on Wednesday, but no driver was found, according to a Facebook post from the Nichols Fire Department. At 5 p.m.,  the Nichols Fire Department along with the Trumbull Center Fire Department were dispatched to Route 8 southbound between exits 12 and 13 for a crash.  Upon arrival, crews found a one vehicle with heavy damage to the front passenger side, the post said.  No driver was found in or near the car, the post said.  Squad 309 disconnected the car battery and remained on the sc…

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by Karen Tensa
Westport, CT
On Your Side
Westport's Train Away Pain Helps To Keep Team USA Runner On Track Westport's Train Away Pain Helps To Keep Team USA Runner On Track Westport's Train Away Pain Helps To Keep Team USA Runner On Track
Westport's Train Away Pain Helps To Keep Team USA Runner On Track WESTPORT, Conn. — The team at Train Away Pain in Westport touts that it provides treatment and training for athletes of all levels — even sometimes for members of Team USA.  Casimir Loxsom, an elite middle distance runner who trains with Brooks Beasts in Seattle, spent a few weeks at home in New Haven before heading to the IAAF World Relays Championships in the Bahamas.    And to help him deal with any twinges or imbalances while he was in Connecticut before the big race, Loxsom, 26, turned to Dr. EJ Zebro, sports chiropractor at Train Away Pain. "Cas had to be in tip-top shape for th…

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by Karen Tensa
Stratford, CT
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Fishermen Caught With 42 Undersize Striped Bass Reeled In From Housatonic Fishermen Caught With 42 Undersize Striped Bass Reeled In From Housatonic Fishermen Caught With 42 Undersize Striped Bass Reeled In From Housatonic
Fishermen Caught With 42 Undersize Striped Bass Reeled In From Housatonic STRATFORD, Conn. — Five fishermen who were testing the waters of the Housatonic River in Stratford and Milford were caught with nearly 90 pounds worth of undersized striped bass, according to the CT Encon Police.  On Sunday, officers from the Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police conducting an evening fisheries "enforcement patrol" along the river, according to a Facebook post.  The officers encountered five fishermen who were "actively fishing" and were found to be in possession of 42 undersized striped bass, the post said. The five fisherman were cited f…

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by Karen Tensa
Stamford, CT
Your Community
Westhill Graduate Will Become Principal At Alma Mater In Stamford Westhill Graduate Will Become Principal At Alma Mater In Stamford Westhill Graduate Will Become Principal At Alma Mater In Stamford
Westhill Graduate Will Become Principal At Alma Mater In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn.— New principals will take the reins of leadership at two Stamford schools, Superintendent Earl Kim and the Stamford Board of Education announced Tuesday. Angela Asaro will be the new principal at Stillmeadow Elementary School, where she began her teaching career.  Michael Rinaldi will become the new principal at Westhill High School, his alma mater.  Both positions are effective July 1. “It is the honor of my career to be appointed the principal of Westhill High School,” said Rinaldi. "Westhill is where I discovered the passion for this work, and I can’t wait to retur…

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by Karen Tensa
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Police: Same Bank In Greenwich Robbed Twice In Two Days Police: Same Bank In Greenwich Robbed Twice In Two Days Police: Same Bank In Greenwich Robbed Twice In Two Days
Police: Same Bank In Greenwich Robbed Twice In Two Days GREENWICH, Conn. — A bank in Greenwich has been hit by robbers for the second time in just two days, Greenwich Police reported via Twitter late Wednesday afternoon.  "2nd Bank Robbery at same Chase Bank in two days. No one injured, suspect still at large," said the Tweet via @GreenwichCTPD at about 4:25 p.m. Wednesday. The Chase Bank is on East Putnam Avenue near Lockwood Lane.  No injuries were reported, police said.  The suspect in the Wednesday robbery is wearing a cap and a bulky coat as well as a covering over most of his face, a surveillance photo shows.  No further detai…

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by Karen Tensa
Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Police Issue Silver Alert For Missing 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl Police Issue Silver Alert For Missing 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl Police Issue Silver Alert For Missing 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl
Police Issue Silver Alert For Missing 10-Year-Old Stamford Girl STAMFORD, Conn. — A Silver Alert has been issued for a 10-year-old girl from Stamford who was taken by her mother, who does not have custody, according to NBC Connecticut. Cashmere Robinson was taken by Samantha Cuevas on Wednesday afternoon, and police believe they could be in the Bronx. Cashmere is 5 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, jeans and Michael Kors boots. The Stamford Advocate said she was reported missing from her West Side home by her guardian.  Police did not release a photo of the girl.  Anyone w…

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