Lauren Kidd Ferguson

Community Reporter

lkferguson@dailyvoice.com

Lauren Kidd Ferguson began her journalism career in 2004 as a statehouse reporter for Gannett New Jersey. She was a member of a team that covered state government and politics for seven daily newspapers throughout New Jersey. Her coverage of the McGreevey administration and young voters earned her the New Jersey Press Association’s award for best rookie reporter in the state. Lauren also served as a reporter for Gannett’s flagship New Jersey paper, the Asbury Park Press. She covered communities along the Jersey Shore, and won investigative reporting awards for writing about police brutality in Seaside Park. She has also worked as a speechwriter and spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, as well as a communications manager for Children’s Rights, a national advocacy organization that uses the law to reform foster care systems. Lauren graduated from the College of New Jersey. She grew up in Ringwood, and now calls Waldwick home. She believes everyone has a story to tell, and she’d love to hear yours.

Lauren was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Support Rises For Paterson Dad Hospitalized After Family Thanksgiving Support Rises For Paterson Dad Hospitalized After Family Thanksgiving
Support Rises For Paterson Dad Hospitalized After Family Thanksgiving PATERSON, N.J. – The community is rallying around a Paterson father who suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest after enjoying Thanksgiving with his family. Isidro Ramirez “enjoyed every minute he got on Thanksgiving day being with family,” then had a seizure in his sleep and went into cardiac arrest early Friday morning, according to a GoFundMe page created to raise funds for his family. He remained in the hospital in critical condition Wednesday, his son Mag wrote on the page. “He is the main provider in our household and pays most bills. It’s a huge impact right now,” Mag wrote, adding th…
Fair Lawn Christmas Tree Sales Aid Disease-Fighting Leider Brothers Fair Lawn Christmas Tree Sales Aid Disease-Fighting Leider Brothers
Fair Lawn Christmas Tree Sales Aid Disease-Fighting Leider Brothers FAIR LAWN, N.J. – When Jeff Leider brought his family to pick out a Christmas tree at American Nursery in Fair Lawn last year, they got a Christmas surprise. “I was in total shock,” Leider said, after learning the nursery was donating 10 percent of the sales of Christmas trees toward helping his sons, Jason, now 11, and Justin, now 8, both of whom are battling Hunter syndrome, a rare genetic disease. Now, for the second holiday season in a row, American Nursery is again donating a portion of sales to the boys. Those who want a portion of their purchases to go toward the cause should mention…
Glen Rock Barbers Donate Shaves To Police After No-Shave November Glen Rock Barbers Donate Shaves To Police After No-Shave November
Glen Rock Barbers Donate Shaves To Police After No-Shave November GLEN ROCK, N.J. – Members of the Glen Rock PBA recently lined up at a Rock Road salon, each waiting for a fresh shave. For the second year in a row, the Stag House salon donated shaves to the officers to cap off No-Shave November. The Glen Rock officers grew their facial hair throughout the month to bring awareness to and raise funds for the fight against prostate cancer. The PBA raised $900 for the cause. They expressed thanks to the barbers at Stag House for their donation and "steady hands."
Addition Would Nearly Triple Size Of Bergenfield Synagogue Addition Would Nearly Triple Size Of Bergenfield Synagogue
Addition Would Nearly Triple Size Of Bergenfield Synagogue BERGENFIELD, N.J. – Congregation Beth Abraham in Bergenfield is seeing to add an addition that would nearly triple the size of its synagogue, NorthJersey.com reports. The current building near the Teaneck boarder is about 6,800-square feet, and the desired addition would be about 11,800-square feet, the story says. The Orthodox synagogue is seeking six variances from the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the story says. CLICK HERE for the full NorthJersey.com article.
Little Falls Woman’s Lyme Disease Went Undiagnosed For Nearly Two Decades Little Falls Woman’s Lyme Disease Went Undiagnosed For Nearly Two Decades
Little Falls Woman’s Lyme Disease Went Undiagnosed For Nearly Two Decades LITTLE FALLS, N.J. – The community is rallying around a Little Falls woman battling Lyme Disease. At 12, Victoria Romaniello started feeling joint pain that became “excruciating and constant,” by the time she reached high school, according to a GoFundMe page created to raise money for her care. But it took years for her to be diagnosed with Lyme Disease, and now, 18 years later, she is struggling to pay for treatment – that is not covered by her insurance. “The disease has been in her body, untreated, for nearly 20 years. This has given the disease time to attack Victoria’s vital organs, i…
Bergen Team Headed To National Pop Warner Championships Bergen Team Headed To National Pop Warner Championships
Bergen Team Headed To National Pop Warner Championships MONTVALE, N.J. – During their final season of Pop Warner football, a team of 14-year-olds that practices at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale will compete at the National Championships in Orlando. “What is kind of special about them is that they are part of the first class to ever come through our organization. They made it in their last year before high school, which is really neat,” said Anthony Galella of Midland Park, president of the Bergen Stars, which includes players from New Jersey and New York. Galella and head coach John DeNobile of Upper Saddle River formed the Bergen …
Look Inside: New Luxury Apartments Open In Waldwick Look Inside: New Luxury Apartments Open In Waldwick
Look Inside: New Luxury Apartments Open In Waldwick WALDWICK, N.J. – Residents are beginning to move into the new luxury apartments built next to the Waldwick train station. Following roughly a year of construction, officials recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Waldwick Station, which features 110 rental units ranging from studios to 2-bedroom apartments. “We are excited to open one of the rare, new apartment communities in northern Bergen County,” said Ed Russo, CEO of Russo Development. “Waldwick Station will be an attractive living option for nearby residents that might be downsizing, or younger adults who want to live in a great …
Tis The Season: Train To Chug Through Bergen, Passaic For Good Cause Tis The Season: Train To Chug Through Bergen, Passaic For Good Cause
Tis The Season: Train To Chug Through Bergen, Passaic For Good Cause ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. – A special toy collection train will make stops in Rochelle Park, Hawthorne, Midland Park, Wyckoff, Oakland and Pompton Lakes Saturday. The train, operated by volunteers from the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway, will chug through sections of Bergen, Passaic and Morris Counties, collecting thousands of donated toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation along the way. People are invited to visit the train when it arrives at each stop to donate toys, board the caboose to see Santa Claus, view a variety of working railroad equipment and meet m…
REPORT: These 3 Bergen County Districts Pay Teachers The Most REPORT: These 3 Bergen County Districts Pay Teachers The Most
Report: These 3 Bergen County Districts Pay Teachers The Most HACKENSACK, N.J. – The median salary for New Jersey teachers is on the rise, according to an NJ.com report listing the districts with the highest median salaries in each county. Statewide for 2016-2017 the median teacher salary was $66,117, up from $64,550 the year before, states the report that siting data from the New Jersey Department of Education. The Bergen and Passaic County districts with the highest median teacher salaries, according to the report, are: BERGEN COUNTY Northern Valley Regional School District: $105,650 Hackensack: $89,603 Pascack Valley Regional School District: $8…
Ramsey Farmers’ Market Patrons Won’t Have To Fight Cold For Fresh Food Ramsey Farmers’ Market Patrons Won’t Have To Fight Cold For Fresh Food
Ramsey Farmers’ Market Patrons Won’t Have To Fight Cold For Fresh Food RAMSEY, N.J. – Falling temperatures means it's time to move Ramsey's popular farmers' market to its winter headquarters. On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Ramsey Farmers' Market will be held inside Eric Smith School, 73 Monroe St. Along with the move indoors, organizers have adjusted the hours of the market to 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Although dogs were permitted at the outdoor market, they are not allowed inside. The market will still be brimming with local seasonal vegetables and fruits, in addition to baked goods, gifts and more. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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