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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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Trumbull Expert Explains How To Cut The Cord & Find A Brave New World Of TV Trumbull Expert Explains How To Cut The Cord & Find A Brave New World Of TV Trumbull Expert Explains How To Cut The Cord & Find A Brave New World Of TV
Trumbull Expert Explains How To Cut The Cord & Find A Brave New World Of TV TRUMBULL, Conn. — Through the good graces of a librarians’ underground, writer and digital-streaming explainer extraordinaire Jim Gifford introduced a packed room of over 100 people at a Trumbull Library gathering to the mysteries of Cutting the Cord — dumping cable TV for a DIY construct of the many, varied and increasing streaming media choices. Yes, cutting the cord is a viable option. The good news is that you have lots of choices, Gifford said. The less good news is that change opens you up to a more-than-you-can-eat buffet in place of a meal ordered off a menu with but few morsels amo…

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by Roy Fuchs
Norwalk, CT
Weather
Nor'easter Blowing In Could Dump Up To 3 Inches Of Rain On Norwalk Nor'easter Blowing In Could Dump Up To 3 Inches Of Rain On Norwalk Nor'easter Blowing In Could Dump Up To 3 Inches Of Rain On Norwalk
Nor'easter Blowing In Could Dump Up To 3 Inches Of Rain On Norwalk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — At least it won't snow. But a nor'easter was to bring heavy rain and fierce winds to Fairfield County by late Sunday, which could lead to power outages and flooding, and continue through early Tuesday.  The storm, which will bring 1.5 to 3 inches of heavy rain to the area, will be at its strongest from late Monday morning into early Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The nor'easter was expected to begin to arrive late Sunday, with rain becoming heavy at times by about 10 a.m. Monday across the entire region. The high temperature will be abou…

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by Daily Voice
Newtown, CT
Breaking News
Police: Newtown Liquor Store Robbed, Vandalized With Swastikas, Set on Fire Police: Newtown Liquor Store Robbed, Vandalized With Swastikas, Set on Fire Police: Newtown Liquor Store Robbed, Vandalized With Swastikas, Set on Fire
Police: Newtown Liquor Store Robbed, Vandalized With Swastikas, Set on Fire NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown police were searching for two men who robbed a Route 25 liquor store at gunpoint, set it on fire and painted swastikas on the back door late Saturday, forcing the owner to jump out a window to escape, police said. Officers responded at 8:30 p.m. to the Red Roster Liquor store at 113 S. Main St. on a report of a robbery, Newtown police Sgt. Aaron Bahamonde said in a statement. When officers arrived, the rear of the building was on fire, police said. Officers entered and assisted the fire department in extinguishing the blaze with fire extinguishers, police said.  A …

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by Daily Voice
Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Danbury High Principal Says 'Intoxicated' Man Sparked Altercation At School Danbury High Principal Says 'Intoxicated' Man Sparked Altercation At School Danbury High Principal Says 'Intoxicated' Man Sparked Altercation At School
Danbury High Principal Says 'Intoxicated' Man Sparked Altercation At School DANBURY, Conn. — Danbury High principal Dan Donovan said that a man with a Trump sign who sparked an altercation with students in the school parking lot was drunk and that a police investigation was continuing.   Donovan released a statement via Twitter on the Friday incident, saying it was difficult for students to stand by as an adult man yelled insults at their classmates.  "An intoxicated man was in the Danbury High student parking lot holding a 'Trump' lawn sign during dismissal," Donovan said. "The man was on school grounds to pick up a relative and was being driven by …

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by Karen Tensa
Newtown, CT
Breaking News
Newtown High Grad Steps Out At Women's March On Washington Newtown High Grad Steps Out At Women's March On Washington Newtown High Grad Steps Out At Women's March On Washington
Newtown High Grad Steps Out At Women's March On Washington FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The crowds were huge Saturday at the Mall in DC as over a half-million people stepped off for the Women's March on Washington. And Fairfield County was well represented at the event. Elise Benedict, a graduate of Newtown High School and a Stamford resident, shared some of her photos from the event. Throngs of people marched Saturday, a day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the nation's 45th president. The event in Washington was the main event, but hundreds of sister marches were held across the world.  Participants say they are deeply worried about the Trump …

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by Daily Voice
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Norwalk Fire Department: Prepare Now For Power Outages From Storm Norwalk Fire Department: Prepare Now For Power Outages From Storm Norwalk Fire Department: Prepare Now For Power Outages From Storm
Norwalk Fire Department: Prepare Now For Power Outages From Storm NORWALK, Conn. — As a coastal storm makes its way to the area on Monday and Tuesday, the Norwalk Fire Department is warning of an increased chance for high winds and potential power outages, heavy rain and moderate coastal flooding.  The Norwalk Fire Department is reminding residents of some power outage safety tips from FEMA to help prepare for a power outage.  Residents are also reminded to monitor media for weather updates since forecasts can change quickly. For updates during and after severe weather, follow Norwalk’s Office of Emergency Management on Facebook or Twitter, said Michele D…

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by Daily Voice
Bridgeport, CT
Weather
Fog First, Then Nor'easter Rolls Into Bridgeport With Heavy Rain & Wind Fog First, Then Nor'easter Rolls Into Bridgeport With Heavy Rain & Wind Fog First, Then Nor'easter Rolls Into Bridgeport With Heavy Rain & Wind
Fog First, Then Nor'easter Rolls Into Bridgeport With Heavy Rain & Wind FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It's time to brace for some crazy, wet weather in Fairfield County as a nor'easter heads our way, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service.  The January storm is expected to bring heavy rain and sleet to the region, along with strong, damaging winds.  Starting on Sunday morning, there is a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Visibility will be a quarter-mile or less with the widespread fog, making travel difficult, the weather service warned. Motorists are urged to slow down, use low beam headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead in c…

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by Daily Voice
Stratford, CT
Breaking News
Two Left Homeless After Fire In Stratford House Two Left Homeless After Fire In Stratford House Two Left Homeless After Fire In Stratford House
Two Left Homeless After Fire In Stratford House STRATFORD, Conn. — Two people were left homeless after a fire early Saturday in Stratford, according to the Red Cross and the Stratford Fire Department. An overnight blaze, which started on the first floor, damaged the two-story home at 436 Sedgewick Ave., according to the Stratford Fire Department union's Facebook page. The blaze was quickly knocked down, and no injuries were reported, fire officials said. The American Red Cross said in a statement that it provided assistance to meet the family's emergency needs. 

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
Fairfield County Residents Join Hundreds Of Thousands At NYC March Fairfield County Residents Join Hundreds Of Thousands At NYC March Fairfield County Residents Join Hundreds Of Thousands At NYC March
Fairfield County Residents Join Hundreds Of Thousands At NYC March FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The crowds at the Women's March on New York City were estimated at over 200,000, twice what was expected. And Fairfield County was well represented at the event.  Alissa Smith of Fairfield shared some of her photos from the event.  Throngs of people marched Saturday, a day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the nation's 45th president. The event in New York City was one of hundreds across the nation and the world, with over a half-million people gathered at the main event, the Women's March on Washington.  Participants say they are deeply worried about the Trum…

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by Daily Voice
Bridgeport, CT
Obituaries
Mary Ferrara, 103, Of Bridgeport Mary Ferrara, 103, Of Bridgeport Mary Ferrara, 103, Of Bridgeport
Mary Ferrara, 103, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Mary Ambruso Ferrara of Bridgeport died Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Cambridge Manor in Fairfield. She was 108. Born in Stamford on Jan. 12, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Rocco and Consiglia Matarese Ambruso. She was the wife of the late Joseph V. Ferrara. A graduate of Merril's Business School, Ferrara was a sales representative for E.J. Korvettes and Saks 5th Avenue until her retirement. She formerly lived in Stamford, Port Chester, N.Y., and Ocala, Fla., before settling in Bridgeport.  A dedicated mother, she was a den mother for the Cub Scouts and was president of …

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