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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Westchester Man Killed In Plane Crash With Family Was Hedge Fund Exec Westchester Man Killed In Plane Crash With Family Was Hedge Fund Exec
Westchester Man Killed In Plane Crash With Family Was Hedge Fund Exec Related story: Community Mourns Loss Of Prominent Scarsdale Family In Costa Rica Crash A 50-year-old Westchester man who died in a plane crash with his family on New Year's Eve in Costa Rica was a senior executive at Bridgewater Associates, a large hedge fund based in Westport, Conn. "The Bridgewater family lost Bruce Steinberg (a senior investor at Bridgewater and a wonderful man) and his family in a plane crash in Costa Rica," Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said on Facebook. "Right now, we are each processing this devastating tragedy in our own ways. At this time I will be d…
Man Killed In Plane Crash With Family Was Exec At Bridgewater In Westport Man Killed In Plane Crash With Family Was Exec At Bridgewater In Westport
Man Killed In Plane Crash With Family Was Exec At Bridgewater In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — A 50-year-old Westchester man who died in a plane crash with his family on New Year's Eve in Costa Rica was a senior executive at Bridgewater Associates, a large hedge fund based in Westport. "The Bridgewater family lost Bruce Steinberg (a senior investor at Bridgewater and a wonderful man) and his family in a plane crash in Costa Rica," Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said on Facebook. "Right now, we are each processing this devastating tragedy in our own ways. At this time I will be devoting my attentions to doing this and helping others." Bruce Steinber…
Blumenthal, Murphy Traveling To Puerto Rico To Assess Hurricane Devastation Blumenthal, Murphy Traveling To Puerto Rico To Assess Hurricane Devastation
Blumenthal, Murphy Traveling To Puerto Rico To Assess Hurricane Devastation U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy will be traveling to Puerto Rico to gather firsthand evidence of the ongoing devastation as they fight to secure comprehensive aid to the island, which was devastated this past fall by a hurricane. The two Democrats from Connecticut will be in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, Jan. 2, and Wednesday, Jan. 3. “This trip will shine a glaring light on Puerto Rico’s continuing humanitarian and economic crisis. We are building a compelling, fact-based case for expanded disaster relief — evidence of the need for both an immediate supplemental disaster relief pa…
Fairfield Prep’s Robert Haskins To Play Football At University Of Virginia Fairfield Prep’s Robert Haskins To Play Football At University Of Virginia
Fairfield Prep’s Robert Haskins To Play Football At University Of Virginia FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield Prep alumnus Robert Haskins has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his football and academic career at the University of Virginia.  Haskins will enroll at Virginia this month.  Haskins graduated from Fairfield Prep this past spring as a decorated student-athlete. He was named All-SCC Tier 1 at the tight end position his senior year.  During his time at Prep, Haskins received the News 12 Scholar Athlete Award, CIAC Scholar Athlete Award, and National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award for the New Haven County Chapter.  Haskins was also awarde…
Bethel Bookseller Gets Bonus From Bestselling Author James Patterson Bethel Bookseller Gets Bonus From Bestselling Author James Patterson
Bethel Bookseller Gets Bonus From Bestselling Author James Patterson BETHEL, Conn. — Stephen Hutchinson, who works at Byrd’s Books in Bethel, was one of 300 independent booksellers who received grants from bestselling author James Patterson.  Patterson announced grants totaling $350,000 (an increase of $100,000 over previous years) as part of his Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program.  Patterson partnered with the American Booksellers Association to distribute the funds, which were awarded to individual booksellers in amounts ranging from $750 to $1,250. (The full list of the recipients is at BookWeb.org/bonus.) The grant application asked one question: “Why does…
Bridgeport Author To Speak On Mental Health Recovery In Stamford Bridgeport Author To Speak On Mental Health Recovery In Stamford
Bridgeport Author To Speak On Mental Health Recovery In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Connecticut chapter will present a free speaker series starting this month. Author Michelle Beth of Bridgeport will tell her personal story of life after she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.  Her talk will be on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Stamford Hospital's Tully Health Center in Conference Room C, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford. At the age of 19, Beth began to suffer from severe mental health symptoms, which disrupted her life and led to 20 years of depression, self-harm and acting o…
Weston Author To Tell 'Circus' Story At Norwalk's Stepping Stones Museum Weston Author To Tell 'Circus' Story At Norwalk's Stepping Stones Museum
Weston Author To Tell 'Circus' Story At Norwalk's Stepping Stones Museum NORWALK, Conn. — Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk will host the appearance of children’s author/illustrator Clare Penice of Weston at StoryTime.  The event will be Friday, Jan. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to noon at 303 West Ave. The author will lead the program, “A Day at the Circus,” where she’ll read from the book she penned and illustrated, "Circus Girl." Children are then invited to create a circus-themed puppet craft. The event will be followed by a book signing.  “Circus Girl was inspired by my childhood, my two children, and all the children who love to play dress up…
Saugatuck Rowing Salutes Seniors With Early Decision College Acceptances Saugatuck Rowing Salutes Seniors With Early Decision College Acceptances
Saugatuck Rowing Salutes Seniors With Early Decision College Acceptances WESTPORT, Conn. — The Saugatuck Rowing Club announced its high school seniors who have received Early Decision acceptances and will be joining college rowing programs.  Back row, from left:  Jared Edwards of Westport, Columbia University;  Harrison Burke of Westport, Harvard University;  James Pushner of Fairfield, U.S. Naval Academy;  Wren Ferris of Westport, Hobart College;  Sawyer Banbury of Weston, Tufts; and  Max Schlossberg of Weston, Bucknell. Front row, from left:  Clara Everett of Fairfield, Stanford University;  Isabelle Grosgogeat of Westport, Princeton University;  Holly Shaum…
Westport To Close Saugatuck Railroad Parking Lot 5 For Construction Westport To Close Saugatuck Railroad Parking Lot 5 For Construction
Westport To Close Saugatuck Railroad Parking Lot 5 For Construction WESTPORT, Conn. — Starting on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Saugatuck Railroad Lot 5 Permit Parking will be closed for construction until March. Westport Railroad Operations has opened 11 temporary permit parking spaces east of Railroad Place in the two-hour parking area.  For alternate parking, commuters can use Lot 7 off of Franklin Street during this closure period.  For more information about railroad parking, click here or call 203-341-6052.
Congressman Jim Himes To Hold First Town Hall Meeting Of 2018 Congressman Jim Himes To Hold First Town Hall Meeting Of 2018
Congressman Jim Himes To Hold First Town Hall Meeting Of 2018 WESTPORT, Conn. — U.S. Rep. Jim Himes will hold his first town hall meeting of 2018 with constituents this week.The public is invited to the community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the auditorium at Westport Town Hall at 100 Myrtle Ave.
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