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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Stratford, CT
Breaking News
Metro-North Temporary Bridge Collapses With Passengers On It In Stratford Metro-North Temporary Bridge Collapses With Passengers On It In Stratford Metro-North Temporary Bridge Collapses With Passengers On It In Stratford
Metro-North Temporary Bridge Collapses With Passengers On It In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. – A temporary metal bridge that extends from the platform to a train collapsed Saturday at the Stratford Metro-North station as passengers were crossing, according to NBC Connecticut.  The passengers were leaving the New Haven-bound train and crossing over a track when the incident occurred at about 1 p.m., according to NBC Connecticut.  One woman appeared to hurt her hand, and a man appeared to be uninjured as they left the train, which was on the middle track, NBC Connecticut said.  The walkway allows passengers to cross over the tracks, which are under repair, closest t…

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Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Have You See Her? Woman Stole Hair-Care Items From CVS In Stamford Have You See Her? Woman Stole Hair-Care Items From CVS In Stamford Have You See Her? Woman Stole Hair-Care Items From CVS In Stamford
Have You See Her? Woman Stole Hair-Care Items From CVS In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Police Department is hoping a suspect in the recent theft of hair-care products at CVS will come clean. Stamford police released a video [above] of the suspect.      She entered the CVS  located at 537 Canal St. in Stamford on March 20 and stole a large amount of hair-care products, police said.  The suspect left in a waiting vehicle that was described as a small white car, possibly a Honda, police said.  If you recognize the suspect, contact the Stamford Police Department's Property Crimes at 203-977-4407. 

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by Karen Tensa
Westport, CT
On Your Side
Westport's Splash Of Pink Makes A Splash With Easter Bunny Event Westport's Splash Of Pink Makes A Splash With Easter Bunny Event Westport's Splash Of Pink Makes A Splash With Easter Bunny Event
Westport's Splash Of Pink Makes A Splash With Easter Bunny Event WESTPORT, Conn. — Splash of Pink, a family-owned Lilly Pulitzer Premier Specialty in Westport, will be holding a special celebration of spring.  The store's annual Easter Bunny event — with prizes and treats as well as a dancing bunny — will be held on Saturday, April 8. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store, located in Playhouse Square at 275 Post Rd E. in Westport.  Amy and Marc Cesaratto opened Splash of Pink, their dream store, 14 years ago. They bring a combination of fashion and fun for babies, children, teens and women.  The store carries casual and dressy clothing a…

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by Karen Tensa
Newtown, CT
Your Community
In New Book, Sandy Hook Mom Finds Healing In Forgiving Daughter's Killer In New Book, Sandy Hook Mom Finds Healing In Forgiving Daughter's Killer In New Book, Sandy Hook Mom Finds Healing In Forgiving Daughter's Killer
In New Book, Sandy Hook Mom Finds Healing In Forgiving Daughter's Killer NEWTOWN, Conn. — Alissa Parker’s new book, "An Unseen Angel: A Mother’s Story of Faith, Hope, and Healing After Sandy Hook," tells about more than just the death of her daughter, 6-year-old Emilie, in a school shooting in December 2012.  The book, which was released Tuesday, tells how Parker still feels the Emilie's presence and believes her daughter is “now growing up in heaven.” She also began to forgive the shooter, who killed 20 first-graders and six educators, after she and her husband met with his father, she told People magazine in an interview.  “What he said allowed me t…

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by Karen Tensa
New Canaan, CT
Your Community
New Leader Takes The Reins At New Canaan Historical Society New Leader Takes The Reins At New Canaan Historical Society New Leader Takes The Reins At New Canaan Historical Society
New Leader Takes The Reins At New Canaan Historical Society NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Nancy Geary is the new executive director at the New Canaan Historical Society, taking over the post after the retirement of the group's longtime leader.   The Board of Governors of the New Canaan Historical Society said the change of leadership was effective April 2.  “I am thrilled to serve as executive director,” said Geary. “The Historical Society plays an invaluable role in preserving New Canaan's rich past, and in increasing our understanding of the larger context for local history. I am especially eager to hear from the community how I can best facilitate its acce…

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by Karen Tensa
Fairfield, CT
Obituaries
Fairfield's Mark Mojcher, 57, Co-Owner Of Black Rock Catering Firm Fairfield's Mark Mojcher, 57, Co-Owner Of Black Rock Catering Firm Fairfield's Mark Mojcher, 57, Co-Owner Of Black Rock Catering Firm
Fairfield's Mark Mojcher, 57, Co-Owner Of Black Rock Catering Firm FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Mark Stephen Mojcher of Fairfield, the co-owner of Along Came Carol Boutique Catering and Creative Events as well as The Nook in Black Rock, died Tuesday, April 4. He was 57.   He was born in Bridgeport to Frank and Dorothy Mojcher and was a lifelong Fairfield resident. Mark Mojcher was co-owner of Along Came Carol Boutique Catering and Creative Events as well as The Nook, in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. In addition to the business, he was a fixture at local farmers markets. He and his wife, Carol, were among the first vendors at the Black Rock Farmers Market. G…

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Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Bridgeport Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Bridgeport Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Bridgeport
Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 19-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of another teenager last month in Bridgeport appeared in court Friday on a murder charge, police said.  Two men were shot on the afternoon of Saturday, March 18, at the rear of 201 Bretton St., and Gregory Francilme, 18, died of his injuries at St. Vincent's Medical Center, police said.   Bridgeport Homicide detectives quickly developed leads in the case, and with the assistance of the Waterbury Police Department, a suspect was taken into custody that night, police said.  Related story: 18-year-old shot in head in Bridgeport d…

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by Karen Tensa
Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Danbury Police: Three Teens Stole Car Out Of Driveway At Knifepoint Danbury Police: Three Teens Stole Car Out Of Driveway At Knifepoint Danbury Police: Three Teens Stole Car Out Of Driveway At Knifepoint
Danbury Police: Three Teens Stole Car Out Of Driveway At Knifepoint DANBURY, Conn. — Three juveniles jumped into a car that was left running in the driveway of a Danbury home Friday morning, then threatened the owner with a knife when confronted, police said. The car thieves then led officers on a chase — with police lights and sirens on — that ended with three arrests but not before two nearby schools were placed on a lockdown, police said.   The incident began at about 9:50 a.m. Friday on Austin Street, police said.   The owner's wife had started the car and then gone back into her house to retrieve an item, police said. Three juveniles then jumped into …

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by Karen Tensa
Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
Tractor-Trailer Goes Down Embankment On I-95 In Fairfield Tractor-Trailer Goes Down Embankment On I-95 In Fairfield Tractor-Trailer Goes Down Embankment On I-95 In Fairfield
Tractor-Trailer Goes Down Embankment On I-95 In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Traffic was backed up for over 8 miles on I-95 northbound after a tractor-trailer accident in Fairfield early Friday afternoon, according to State Police and the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  Update: The crash scene was cleared at about 3:30 p.m. Friday. A tractor-trailer went down an embankment between exits 20 and 21 on northbound I-95, DOT said. The right lane and shoulder were closed as crews worked to clear the scene of the crash.  State police said there are no injuries in the accident. Troopers were on the scene and reminded motorists  to reduce speed…

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by Karen Tensa
Fairfield, CT
Obituaries
Funeral Services Set For Caitlin Nelson, 20-Year-Old SHU Student Funeral Services Set For Caitlin Nelson, 20-Year-Old SHU Student Funeral Services Set For Caitlin Nelson, 20-Year-Old SHU Student
Funeral Services Set For Caitlin Nelson, 20-Year-Old SHU Student FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Funeral services have been set for Caitlin Mary Nelson, a 20-year-old Sacred Heart University student who died Sunday.  Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, at St. Helen's Church, 1600 Rahway Ave., Westfield, N.J.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at the church.  Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Nelson, a junior at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, died Sunday, three days after choking during a pancake-eating contest on campus.  She died of asphyxia due to obstruction of the airway by a small mass …

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