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.

Karen Tensa's Contributions

New Home: Massachusetts Transplant Meets Her New Senator, Chris Murphy New Home: Massachusetts Transplant Meets Her New Senator, Chris Murphy
New Home: Massachusetts Transplant Meets Her New Senator, Chris Murphy BETHEL, Conn. — When Kristin Dubois and her family moved to Bethel this month for her husband's job, she knew she would miss her native Massachusetts — and Sen. Elizabeth Warren.    But she took some comfort in knowing that Connecticut is represented by Sen. Chris Murphy, another Democrat whose politics she likes.  That's why Kristin Dubois headed Thursday morning with her kids, 8-year-old Christian and 7-year-old Ava, to meet Murphy at Jacqueline's in downtown Bethel. Murphy took a moment from his 100-mile-plus walk across the state to chat with the brother and sister about history. Chris…
Malloy Calls On Connecticut Republicans To Repudiate Trump's Statements Malloy Calls On Connecticut Republicans To Repudiate Trump's Statements
Malloy Calls On Connecticut Republicans To Repudiate Trump's Statements As the national debate continues on race after the events last weekend in Charlottesville, Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy delivered the following prepared remarks during a news conference Thursday afternoon in Hartford.  Here is the full text of Malloy's remarks: In the wake of the tragedy at Charlottesville, a conversation has been amplified. It is not a new one. In fact, it is centuries old. At certain points in American history it has risen more starkly to the surface. It has injected itself into the forefront of our political debate, our news media, and into private conversations…
New Fairfield Dad Facing Deportation Granted Last-Minute Temporary Stay New Fairfield Dad Facing Deportation Granted Last-Minute Temporary Stay
New Fairfield Dad Facing Deportation Granted Last-Minute Temporary Stay NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A New Fairfield dad was granted a last-minute temporary stay of his deportation Thursday, just hours before he was due to leave the U.S. for his native Guatemala, according to U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy.  “Reason and justice have prevailed, at least temporarily, enabling Joel Colindres to stay with his family and pursue a fair hearing," Blumenthal said in a statement. "I am pleased that the United States Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the law and accorded Mr. Colindres the time and opportunity to vindicate his rights. I will continue …
Second Teen Arrested In Felony Murder Of 18-Year-Old Danbury Man Second Teen Arrested In Felony Murder Of 18-Year-Old Danbury Man
Second Teen Arrested In Felony Murder Of 18-Year-Old Danbury Man DANBURY, Conn. — A second teenager was arrested Thursday and charged with felony murder in connection with the homicide of an 18-year-old Danbury man earlier this month, police said. Danbury detectives determine that Lorenzo Santana, 16, of Danbury, was involved in the homicide of Gabriel Bara-Bardo, 18, on Aug. 5, police said. Police applied for a warrant for his arrest, which was issued Wednesday by Danbury Superior Court, police said. Detectives on Thursday, Aug. 17, arrested and charged Santana, who was already in custody and being detained at a Juvenile Detention Center on unrelated c…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Traffic Jams On I-95 In Greenwich Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Traffic Jams On I-95 In Greenwich
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Traffic Jams On I-95 In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — A multi-vehicle accident caused big delays on I-95 southbound between Exits 4 and 3 in Greenwich on Thursday morning, according to the Department of Transportation. The crash happened at about 6:30 a.m. and caused traffic jams for hours during the morning rush hour, DOT said.  At one point, two lanes were blocked in the area. But the scene has been cleared by late Thursday morning. 
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield Overnight Person Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield Overnight
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Fairfield Overnight Update: Metro-North has released more information on this incident. Click here for an updated story from Daily Voice. FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A person was struck and killed by a Metro-North train between the Fairfield and Southport stations early Thursday, according to the Connecticut Post. The accident happened at about 12:45 a.m., when a New Haven-bound train hit the person, who has not been identified, NBC Connecticut said. Related story: Age Released For Man Fatally Struck By Metro-North Train In Port Chester No delays were reported Thursday morning from the incident, Metro-North said. It…
Time Is Running Out: New Fairfield Dad Braces For Deportation Thursday Time Is Running Out: New Fairfield Dad Braces For Deportation Thursday
Time Is Running Out: New Fairfield Dad Braces For Deportation Thursday Update: The U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit granted a stay of deportation order Thursday afternoon allowing Joel Colindres to remain in the U.S. Click here to read the updated story from Daily Voice.    NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A New Fairfield dad is running out of time as he fights an order to be deported Thursday to his native Guatemala.  "We lost the fight ... for now," his wife, Samantha Colindrés, said in a Facebook post late Wednesday.  An emergency stay for her husband, Joel Colindres, was denied by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, she said.  "We have exhausted a…
6-Year-Old From Newtown Asks Murphy: 'How Can We Make America Kind Again?' 6-Year-Old From Newtown Asks Murphy: 'How Can We Make America Kind Again?'
6-Year-Old From Newtown Asks Murphy: 'How Can We Make America Kind Again?' NEWTOWN, Conn. — After walking nearly 22 miles in his walk across Connecticut, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy was greeted with a standing ovation from a crowd of 500 voters at arrived at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown on Thursday evening. "Walking across Connecticut is a great idea in theory," Murphy said after he was introduced by First Selectman Pat Llodra for the town hall meeting.  "Then I end up at the end of the day coming up Church Hill Road" ... and a steep hill.  He took off on Sunday from Killingly. Murphy hoofed it nearly 21 miles on Wednesday  and will wrap it up with a…
Black Bear Spotted: Greenwich Residents Warned To Be On The Lookout Black Bear Spotted: Greenwich Residents Warned To Be On The Lookout
Black Bear Spotted: Greenwich Residents Warned To Be On The Lookout GREENWICH, Conn. — A contractor working near Cat Rock Road in Greenwich got a big surprise on Monday when he spotted a black bear roaming in the area, according to Patch.com.  Greenwich Animal Control Division has been advised of the sighting, police told Patch.com. Residents are warned to avoid contact with bears and to report any sightings, the story said.  The bear spotting was a rare occurrence in town: In the past year, only two bear sightings in Greenwich have been reported to the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. In stamford, there have been six bear si…
Mayor Mark Boughton Returns Home To Danbury After Brain Surgery Mayor Mark Boughton Returns Home To Danbury After Brain Surgery
Mayor Mark Boughton Returns Home To Danbury After Brain Surgery DANBURY, Conn. — He's home: Danbury's favorite son, Mayor Mark Boughton, is back after undergoing surgery last week to remove a benign brain tumor.  "Home with my baby. #ellie," Boughton announced Wednesday via Twitter, along with a picture of his beloved dog curled up by his feet.  Dr. Robert Friedlander successfully removed a lemon-size tumor, which was located behind Boughton's left ear. The surgery was performed Aug. 8 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Boughton, 53, was released from the hospital two days after the surgery, then remained in Pittsburgh until his s…
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