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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Paterson College Student Dreams Of Breaking Barriers Paterson College Student Dreams Of Breaking Barriers
Paterson College Student Dreams Of Breaking Barriers PATERSON, N.J. – A Muslim college student from Paterson has a big goal, and she is on her way to achieving it. “My goal is to break the barrier as the first Muslim police officer to wear a hijab here in Paterson,” Huda Shalabi said. She has already interned with the Paterson Police Department, and will soon start an internship with the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office. Shalabi will graduate from Berkeley College in May 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies – Criminal Justice.  Earlier this month, Shalabi joined other women from law enforcement and the military to share to share …
Closter Councilman: Open Whole Foods Dumpsters Invite Vermin Closter Councilman: Open Whole Foods Dumpsters Invite Vermin
Closter Councilman: Open Whole Foods Dumpsters Invite Vermin CLOSTER, N.J. – A Closter councilman believes overflowing dumpsters are a “serious concern.” “The open containers located at the Closter Whole Foods store is of serious concern to me as it is an invitation for vermin, insects and alike,” Councilman Robert Di Dio told Daily Voice. Earlier this week, a Closter resident sent Daily Voice a photo of four Whole Foods dumpsters, filled so high that the lids could not close. He said the photo was taken Sunday. Along with the photo, he sent a section of the Closter Borough code stating: “The dumpster shall not be filled to the extent that the cover…
Elmwood Park Plans Inclusive Playground To 'Bring Everyone Together' Elmwood Park Plans Inclusive Playground To 'Bring Everyone Together'
Elmwood Park Plans Inclusive Playground To 'Bring Everyone Together' ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. – An Elmwood Park father of two sons with special needs has a big dream. “Every town should have a swing system that all children can come together as one and play on,” Jeff Leider told Daily Voice. As the first step of reaching his goal, Leider – whose children Jason and Justin are battling a rare genetic disease called Hunter Syndrome – is helping to create such a place in his own hometown. Next year, ground will be broken on an inclusive playground at Cherry Hill Park on Cadmus Avenue. The system will be able to be utilized by both children with special needs and tho…
Westwood Principal Earns Huge Award For Turning School Around Westwood Principal Earns Huge Award For Turning School Around
Westwood Principal Earns Huge Award For Turning School Around WESTWOOD, N.J. – A Westwood principal is one of just eight from throughout the country being honored by the U.S. Department of Education for outstanding leadership. Michael Fiorello, principal of Berkeley Avenue Elementary School, will be awarded with the 2017 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership at the National Blue Ribbon Schools awards ceremony on Nov. 6 in Washington, D.C. “It’s a privilege to honor this year’s Bell awardees and to recognize them for their achievement,” U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said in a statement. “Through their work, these principals s…
Glen Rock Special-Needs Mentorship Program Proves Kindness Matters Glen Rock Special-Needs Mentorship Program Proves Kindness Matters
Glen Rock Special-Needs Mentorship Program Proves Kindness Matters GLEN ROCK, N.J. – A Glen Rock mentorship program has been awarded the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office “BE WISE Award.”  The program, called “Pathways for Exceptional Children,” develops high school student mentors to work with elementary school children with special needs. The program was created by Melinda Jennis, a mother of an autistic child. She came up with the idea after she said she recognized a void in the social lives of special needs children who did not get invited to play dates and birthday parties. Jennis provides training to high school students, who in turn volunteer to d…
Cookie Dough Shop Coming To Wayne Cookie Dough Shop Coming To Wayne
Cookie Dough Shop Coming To Wayne WAYNE, N.J. – Cookie dough fans will soon be able to fulfil their cravings at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne. An Incredible Cookie Dough kiosk is coming to the mall, Willowbrook announced on Facebook Thursday. The kiosk will sell edible, safe to eat, cookie dough with toppings.
How Wyckoff Studio Uses Technology To Train Cyclists, Triathletes How Wyckoff Studio Uses Technology To Train Cyclists, Triathletes
How Wyckoff Studio Uses Technology To Train Cyclists, Triathletes WYCKOFF, N.J. – The owners of the Pain Cave Cycling Studio in Wyckoff were used to early morning training rides on local roads. Then “we were riding outside and we had a mishap with an automobile,” said Andrew Jessup, of Wyckoff. Jessup said the accident caused him to slide about 60 feet and get road rash, and it left his training partner Paul Hackett, of Franklin Lakes, with a concussion. The incident led the pair of longtime triathletes to find a new – indoor -- way to train. And they are now leading others to join them. At the Pain Cave, which they first opened in Ridgewood and now ru…
Closter Whole Foods’ Overflowing Dumpsters May Violate Borough Code Closter Whole Foods’ Overflowing Dumpsters May Violate Borough Code
Closter Whole Foods’ Overflowing Dumpsters May Violate Borough Code CLOSTER, N.J. – The Whole Foods in Closter may be violating borough code by not closing the lids to its dumpsters. A Closter resident sent Daily Voice a photo of four dumpsters, filled so high that the lids could not close, and said it was taken on Sunday. Along with the photo, he sent a section of the Closter Borough code stating: “The dumpster shall not be filled to the extent that the cover cannot be securely closed. The dumpster cover shall be kept closed at all times except when in operation." Daily Voice left messages with borough officials and Whole Foods, but none were returne…
Bergen Volunteers Get Dirty To Clean Up Ridgefield Creek Bergen Volunteers Get Dirty To Clean Up Ridgefield Creek
Bergen Volunteers Get Dirty To Clean Up Ridgefield Creek RIDGEFIELD, N.J. – Bergen and Passaic residents teamed with an international foundation to clean up a section of Wolf Creek in Ridgefield over the weekend. More than 150 volunteers from places such as Ridgefield, Bogota, Ridgewood and Passaic joined the WeLoveU Foundation in the effort. The activity was part of WeLoveU’s Clean WORLD Movement, a worldwide effort to raise awareness of the importance of environmental protection. Participants grabbed gloves, rakes and garbage pickers and divided into smaller groups, each focusing on one section of the one-mile stretch of Wolf Creek. The volunte…
New Pub Taps Into Little Ferry New Pub Taps Into Little Ferry
New Pub Taps Into Little Ferry LITTLE FERRY, N.J. – There is a new spot to grab a burger and beer flight in Little Ferry. Whisky Roads -- which describes itself as a “neighborhood pub” – is now open at 152 Washington Ave. The location used to house the old Cross Roads bar. The pub offers beer flights, mixed drinks in mason jars and grub such as wings, sandwiches, salads and burgers. CLICK HERE to learn more. 
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