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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Police: Bridgeport Man Shot 10 Times Outside His Home Police: Bridgeport Man Shot 10 Times Outside His Home
Police: Bridgeport Man Shot 10 Times Outside His Home BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 43-year-old Bridgeport man survived after he was shot 10 times outside his home on Dover Street on Wednesday night, police said.  At about 8:45 p.m., another man approached the victim, who was outside his home at 224 Dover St., and began firing, said at statement from police Capt. Roderick Porter. The victim retreated inside his home, but his assailant gave chase and continued firing, striking the victim 10 times, Porter said.  The victim was conscious when taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where his condition was called stable, police said.  The suspect was described as…
Update: 9-Year-Old Boy From New Milford Found Safe Update: 9-Year-Old Boy From New Milford Found Safe
Update: 9-Year-Old Boy From New Milford Found Safe Update: Connecticut State Police said the missing 9-year-old boy was found safe Thursday morning.  NEW MILFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut State Police issued a Silver Alert for a missing 9-year-old boy from New Milford who has been missing since Wednesday. Police said they are looking for Roy Bilbruck, 9. No description of the clothes he was last seen wearing was available, according to state police, but he is described as white, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call New Milford Police at 860-355-3133 or Lt. Michael Kostrzewa with the Con…
Get A Pink Patch And Help Norwalk Police Raise Awareness Of Breast Cancer Get A Pink Patch And Help Norwalk Police Raise Awareness Of Breast Cancer
Get A Pink Patch And Help Norwalk Police Raise Awareness Of Breast Cancer NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk police are helping to raise awareness of breast cancer through the Pink Patch Project — and you can join the cause, too.  The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort among law enforcement agencies to combat breast cancer. The Norwalk Police Department, the Norwalk Police Benevolent Association and the Norwalk Hospital Smilow Family Breast Health Center are partnering during the month of October to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment.  During October, members of the Norwalk Police Department will be wearing Pink Patches on their u…
Newtown Group Stands With Las Vegas But Calls For Tougher Gun Laws At Vigil Newtown Group Stands With Las Vegas But Calls For Tougher Gun Laws At Vigil
Newtown Group Stands With Las Vegas But Calls For Tougher Gun Laws At Vigil NEWTOWN, Conn. — Dozens of people joined an event Wednesday evening in Newtown that was part protest and part candlelight vigil.  The Newtown Action Alliance, which was formed after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, organized the rally to stand in support of the people of Las Vegas, which saw its own deadly mass shooting this week.  But the members of NAA also took the opportunity to call for tougher guns laws as they gathered on the curb in front of the headquarters of  the National Shooting Sports Foundation.  Two juniors at Newtown High School — who serve as co-chairs of the…
Seen Her? Matilda Was Lost Near Brooklawn Country Club In Fairfield Seen Her? Matilda Was Lost Near Brooklawn Country Club In Fairfield
Seen Her? Matilda Was Lost Near Brooklawn Country Club In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Shiba Inu named Matilda was reported lost near Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield on Sept. 29, her owners said in a Facebook post. A $2,000 reward is offered for her safe return home. Matilda is described as a white, tan-cream and looking "like a fox," according to a flier.  "She is timid with people, friendly with dogs," the flier said.     The female dog is a Shiba Inu and husky mix.  "She loves her mommy dearly and will want to get home but she may not be easy to catch," the flier said.  Report any sightings of Matilda to her owner a…
Work Moves Along At New Senior Living Community Next To Fairfield Ludlowe Work Moves Along At New Senior Living Community Next To Fairfield Ludlowe
Work Moves Along At New Senior Living Community Next To Fairfield Ludlowe FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, which will be the first assisted living and memory care community in town, is taking shape with Phase 1 of construction now complete. The three-level facility will have 88 total units: a mix of 68 studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments with access to assisted services and 20 apartments designed for those seeking 24/7 access to memory and cognitive stimulation services. Benchmark Senior Living is building the 85,000-square-foot assisted living and memory care community, which is located between The Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital…
Drumming Up Votes: Danbury High Marching Band Hopes To Win Radio Poll Drumming Up Votes: Danbury High Marching Band Hopes To Win Radio Poll
Drumming Up Votes: Danbury High Marching Band Hopes To Win Radio Poll DANBURY, Conn. — The Danbury High Marching Band is locked in a tight race in voting for the "Best High School Marching Band in Greater Danbury" in a contest run by a local radio station. KICKS 105.5 is running the online contest, and there's one day of voting left before the winner is announced on-air on Friday morning.  A number of high schools are listed in the listener poll, but Danbury High is in a virtual tie for first place with New Milford High, with Bethel High a distance third and Newtown High in fourth.  The winning school will get a High School "Marching Band in De…
Worker Falls From Scaffolding In Brewster, Dies At Danbury Hospital Worker Falls From Scaffolding In Brewster, Dies At Danbury Hospital
Worker Falls From Scaffolding In Brewster, Dies At Danbury Hospital A 52-year-old construction worker who fell from  scaffolding on Route 22 in Brewster, N.Y., on Wednesday died of his injuries at Danbury Hospital, New York State Police said.At 7:30 a.m., Keith P. Bonnes of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., fell approximately 15 to 20 feet from Hydro Mobile scaffolding at 899 Route 22, which is the address for Lia Honda Brewster, according to NY state police. A co-worker immediately contacted Putnam County 911 to report the incident, police said. Moments later, Brewster EMS, EMStar Ambulance, and the Village of Brewster Police arrived on the scene and rendered medical …
Newtown Group To Rally For Las Vegas At HQ Of Shooting Sports Foundation Newtown Group To Rally For Las Vegas At HQ Of Shooting Sports Foundation
Newtown Group To Rally For Las Vegas At HQ Of Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Newtown Action Alliance, which formed after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary, is planning to hold a rally tonight in support of Las Vegas and against "the gun industry's relentless efforts to weaken our gun laws."  The rally, set for 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, will be held outside the National Shooting Sports Foundation at 11 Mile Hill Road in Newtown. "You will be able to sign our #LoveToLasVegas banner to send our love & support; rally against the gun industry's relentless efforts to weaken our gun laws in our nation; and demand action from…
Services Set For Benjamin DaSilva Jr., Danbury Educator And Arts Supporter Services Set For Benjamin DaSilva Jr., Danbury Educator And Arts Supporter
Services Set For Benjamin DaSilva Jr., Danbury Educator And Arts Supporter DANBURY, Conn. – Benjamin DaSilva Jr., a longtime Danbury educator and lifelong resident, died on Sept. 30.  He began his career as a teacher in Stamford, then came to Danbury to teach at the new Hayestown Avenue School. Next, he became the assistant principal and then principal of King Street School. He later served as director of elementary education and then assistant superintendent of schools. In addition to a 35-year career as an educator, DaSilva devoted much of his life to supporting the arts. He was chairman of the Danbury Cultural Commission for 43 years and a long dedicated suppo…
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