Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

ktensa@dailyvoice.com

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 Drug Dealer Gets Prison For Selling Heroin In Woman's Fatal OD Stratford Drug Dealer Gets Prison For Selling Heroin In Woman's Fatal OD
Stratford Drug Dealer Gets Prison For Selling Heroin In Woman's Fatal OD STRATFORD, Conn. — A 30-year-old Stratford man who goes by the nickname X-Ray will serve two-and-a-half-years behind bars for his role in the overdose death of a 22-year-old woman, prosecutors said Wednesday.  U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport sentenced Raymond J. Gordon to 30 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing heroin involved in an overdose death last year, prosecutors said. According to court documents and statements made in court, on Dec. 10, 2016, Stratford Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a Stratford r…
Police: 2 Men Tried To Kidnap Seller During iPhone Deal In Norwalk Lot Police: 2 Men Tried To Kidnap Seller During iPhone Deal In Norwalk Lot
Police: 2 Men Tried To Kidnap Seller During iPhone Deal In Norwalk Lot NORWALK, Conn. — A man looking to sell two iPhones to buyers he met online was nearly kidnapped while trying to make the deal in a Norwalk parking lot, police said.  Officers responded Tuesday to the Starbucks parking lot at 555 Main Ave. on a report of two men trying to force a third man into a car, police said.  Arriving officers located all three men and detained Rafael Santana-Cuevas and Hector Pagan-Sanchez, police said.  The victim told officers that he had met Sanchez on Monday via an online merchandise sales website and sold him an iPhone.  Sanchez contacted the victim again and a…
ATVs Damage Pollinator Garden In Wilton Loop Of Norwalk River Valley Trail ATVs Damage Pollinator Garden In Wilton Loop Of Norwalk River Valley Trail
ATVs Damage Pollinator Garden In Wilton Loop Of Norwalk River Valley Trail WILTON, Conn. — After the recent snowfall, several All Terrain Vehicles ventured onto the Wilton Loop of the Norwalk River Valley Trail. The ATVs drove through and damaged the pollinator garden that had been recently planted in partnership with the Norwalk River Watershed Association. “Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trail because they’re dangerous to people using the trail and because they inflict damage to the trail,” said Charlie Taney, NRVT’s Executive Director. The Wilton Police Department has been notified and will take action if further ATV traffic occurs on the trail, he s…
Best In Show: Canine Expert From Danbury To Judge At Westminster Dog Show Best In Show: Canine Expert From Danbury To Judge At Westminster Dog Show
Best In Show: Canine Expert From Danbury To Judge At Westminster Dog Show DANBURY, Conn. — Which dog is the best in show? A Danbury dog expert has earned a prestigious post as a judge at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City in February.      Danbury resident Janina Laurin will be officiating over several breeds during the daytime competition held at Piers 92/94 in New York City on Feb. 12 and 13. Laurin will be judging the Australian shepherds, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois, Belgian sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, and Polish lowland sheepdogs on Monday.  All Best of Breed winners she selects will go on to compete in the Herding Group fi…
Dropping Temps, Wintry Mix In The Forecast For Greenwich Dropping Temps, Wintry Mix In The Forecast For Greenwich
Dropping Temps, Wintry Mix In The Forecast For Greenwich FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It looks like winter will be making a bit of a return in Fairfield County on Friday — just in time for one of the busiest travel days of the year, according to the National Weather Service.  Wednesday will be partly sunny, but temperatures will fall during the day to the mid-30s with gusty winds, the Weather Service said. Thursday will be sunny, with a high near 33 degrees, but it will feel much colder with wind chill values of 15 and 25.  The real problems begin Friday, when is there a chance of snow between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., with rain possible into the afternoo…
Ridgefield Teen Launches Photography Biz, Helps Yale Children's Hospital Ridgefield Teen Launches Photography Biz, Helps Yale Children's Hospital
Ridgefield Teen Launches Photography Biz, Helps Yale Children's Hospital RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Senior year is proving to be a busy one for Lindsay Toia of Ridgefield.  The 17-year-old is finishing up high school, sending out college applications, competing in figure skating and launching her own photography business — and somehow finding the time to meet her idol Taylor Swift at a "secret session" for the pop singer's newest album.  Lindsay, a senior at Ridgefield High, plans to major in marketing at college. Not only is it her favorite course, she is also getting hands-on experience as she markets her nature and landscape photographs as part of her busi…
Mitchell's New Country Store In Bethel Is More Than Just A Gas Station Mitchell's New Country Store In Bethel Is More Than Just A Gas Station
Mitchell's New Country Store In Bethel Is More Than Just A Gas Station BETHEL, Conn. — The new Mitchell's Gas Station and Country Store in Bethel is a lot more than just a place to fill up your car's tank.  The newly opened shop — located just steps from the pumps — sells a variety of food items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The owners say you can call ahead and bring home a dinner that was prepared in the commercial kitchen.  For fancy beverage, check out the cookies and cream and mocha freeze machine. The ribbon-cutting was held last week for the new home of Mitchell's New Country Store and Gas Station on Route 58 near Putnam Memorial State Park. The sp…
Immaculate Senior Kristen Roessler Named To All-America Soccer Team Immaculate Senior Kristen Roessler Named To All-America Soccer Team
Immaculate Senior Kristen Roessler Named To All-America Soccer Team DANBURY, Conn. — Kristen Roessler, a senior at Immaculate High School in Danbury, was recently selected to the 2017 Fall High School Girls All-America Team by United Soccer Coaches.  The Danbury resident is one of only 60 girls in the country to receive this honor. United Soccer Coaches is the world’s largest soccer coaches organization. “This USC All-America honor as one of the best soccer players in the nation is most deserving,” said Tim Dunn, IHS Athletic Director. “Immaculate High School is very proud of Kristen and her accomplishments athletically, civically and academically.”  Her c…
Don't Drink And Drive: Stamford Offers Tips For Residents For The Holidays Don't Drink And Drive: Stamford Offers Tips For Residents For The Holidays
Don't Drink And Drive: Stamford Offers Tips For Residents For The Holidays STAMFORD, Conn. – As residents prepare to enjoy the holiday season, the city of Stamford is implementing plans to prevent drunken driving by increasing police visibility on Stamford roads. Mayor David Martin highlighted the importance of building awareness. “During the holiday season, we want all residents to have fun, but more importantly, to be safe. We especially urge all parents to take the time and talk to their young adults about the dangers of underage drinking and the consequences of their actions.” The Stamford Police Department will work hard to keep the city’s roads safe, he said…
Taking Steps For Safety: Stamford Installs Flashing Beacons At Crosswalks Taking Steps For Safety: Stamford Installs Flashing Beacons At Crosswalks
Taking Steps For Safety: Stamford Installs Flashing Beacons At Crosswalks STAMFORD, Conn. – To an effort to improve pedestrian safety, the city of Stamford has installed a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at four dangerous intersections for pedestrians.  The newest one went online last week at Selleck Street at Durant Street, joining three others throughout the city. Stamford Mayor David Martin and Bureau Chief for Transportation Jim Travers joined City Rep. Virgil De La Cruz in unveiling the high-tech beacon. “Distracted driving and distracted walking have increased in the last few years, making pedestrian crashes more common throughout the country. The RRFBs …
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