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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Bergen Catholic Star Turned NFL Wide Receiver To Play At MetLife Sunday Bergen Catholic Star Turned NFL Wide Receiver To Play At MetLife Sunday
Bergen Catholic Star Turned NFL Wide Receiver To Play At MetLife Sunday Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tanner McEvoy, a Hillsdale native, is coming home to Bergen County this weekend. McEvoy, 24, was a standout quarterback for the Bergen Catholic High School Crusaders, and will be playing at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford Sunday as the Seahawks take on the Giants. The Seahawks have a 3-2 record this season, while the Giants are 1-5.
Saddle River’s Mary Higgins Clark To Sign Books In Ridgewood Saddle River’s Mary Higgins Clark To Sign Books In Ridgewood
Saddle River’s Mary Higgins Clark To Sign Books In Ridgewood SADDLE RIVER, N.J. – Mary Higgins Clark, a longtime resident of Saddle River, is slated to sign books in Ridgewood. The New York Times bestselling author will be at the Bookends Bookstore downtown on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. Higgins Clark will be signing copies of her new book, “Every Breath You Take.” Attendees must order tickets and purchase a book in advance from Bookends. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Watchdog: NJSPCA Takes Too Long To Respond To Animal-Cruelty Complaints Watchdog: NJSPCA Takes Too Long To Respond To Animal-Cruelty Complaints
Watchdog: Njspca Takes Too Long To Respond To Animal-Cruelty Complaints TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) fails to consistently respond to animal cruelty complaints in a timely manner and spends exorbitant sums on legal bills instead of direct care for animals, according to a report released Friday. The report is based on an investigation conducted by the State Commission of Investigation (SCI), New Jersey’s independent watchdog agency that investigates alleged corruption and other abuses of the public trust. The SCI found that "it took more than a month for NJSPCA investigators to respond to a complai…
Support Pours in For Maywood Toddler Fighting Cancer Support Pours in For Maywood Toddler Fighting Cancer
Support Pours in For Maywood Toddler Fighting Cancer MAYWOOD, N.J. – Friends and family are rallying around a Maywood girl recently diagnosed with cancer. Sophia Grace was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in late September, and Stage 2 Spinal Cancer earlier this month, according to a YouCaring page created to raise funds for her care. “The general ‘cure’ for pediatric ALL is 90% we have faith that you WILL beat this,” the page states. The page called “Fi The Fierce's Journey To Beat Leukemia,” had garnered more than $2,500 and numerous messages of support by Friday afternoon. “Keep Fighting little one!!! We are praying for …
Saddle River News Producer Wins Emmy With '60 Minutes' Team Saddle River News Producer Wins Emmy With '60 Minutes' Team
Saddle River News Producer Wins Emmy With '60 Minutes' Team SADDLE RIVER, N.J. – Katie Kerbstat of Saddle River was a standout volleyball player at Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township. Now she is an Emmy Award-winning television producer for CBS News. Kerbstat, who graduated from IHA in 2007, recently won an Emmy with her “60 Minutes” team. Kerbstat, correspondent Scott Pelley and producer Nicole Young won the award for outstanding writing for their story “The White Helmets.” The piece focuses on the Syrian Civil Defense, a trained volunteer force of 3,000 rescue workers. The group – also known as the White Helmets because of the helm…
Create-Your-Own Doughnut Shop Opens In Lyndhurst Create-Your-Own Doughnut Shop Opens In Lyndhurst
Create-Your-Own Doughnut Shop Opens In Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. – The Dapper Doughnut is now open in Lyndhurst. The doughnut shop – located inside the Schuyler Grill & Café at 500 Schuyler Ave. -- is holding its grand opening celebration today. Hot, mini, made-to-order doughnuts are baked at the shop daily. Customers choose their own toppings, and the treats are created right in front of them. “Our doughnuts are ‘cake style.’ They are light and moist and slightly crunchy … They are custom designed and decorated with the freshest ingredients and sauces,” the shop’s Facebook page states. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
REPORT: Fort Lee, Hackensack Apartment Buildings Fail Federal Inspections REPORT: Fort Lee, Hackensack Apartment Buildings Fail Federal Inspections
Report: Fort Lee, Hackensack Apartment Buildings Fail Federal Inspections HACKENSACK, N.J. – Properties in Fort Lee, Hackensack and Paterson are among 23 in New Jersey that failed their last inspections from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), NJ.com reports. Thousands of low-income and elderly residents live in the nearly 2,500 units in the 23 HUD-subsidized properties, the story says. Buildings can fail the inspections for reasons such as vermin or mold, broken appliances and other instances of disrepair, the story says. The Bergen and Passaic properties on the list are: Advance Supportive Housing Professionals (Hackensack) Malcolm To…
Chocolate ‘School’ Opening In Ridgewood Chocolate ‘School’ Opening In Ridgewood
Chocolate ‘School’ Opening In Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – A popular Ridgewood pastry shop and café is expanding to feature a chocolate factory. Sook Pastry has closed its Clifton factory and will open a new high-end hand-crafted chocolate factory and café in a spot next door to its current café on South Broad Street in Ridgewood, NorthJersey.com reports. The spot, slated to open by the end of October, will feature weekend chocolate workshops where people can learn about the history of chocolate and make chocolate delicacies, the story says. "It will be almost like a school,” owner Izzy Yanay told NorthJersey.com. CLICK HERE…
Japanese Cuisine: Bergen County Restaurateurs Expand To Englewood Japanese Cuisine: Bergen County Restaurateurs Expand To Englewood
Japanese Cuisine: Bergen County Restaurateurs Expand To Englewood BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — A team of Bergen County restaurateurs are opening their latest eatery in Englewood. Ramen Azuma will specialize in ramen, and also offer items such as dumplings and fried rice, Boozyburbs.com reports. The owners of the restaurant -- slated to open at 39 South Van Brunt Street -- also own Soba Azuma in Fort Lee and East Japanese Restaurant in Teaneck, the story says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
New Milford Couple Raises Puppy To Make A Difference New Milford Couple Raises Puppy To Make A Difference
New Milford Couple Raises Puppy To Make A Difference NEW MILFORD, N.J. – Robert and Ann Benson have a new roommate in their New Milford home. But only temporarily. For the coming months, the couple will be raising an assistance-dog in training for Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit that provides assistance-dogs for children, adults and veterans with disabilities. The puppy – a Labrador Retriever named Hannon – will one day know over 40 advanced commands, and be matched with a person with disabilities. Puppy raisers, as the organization refers to them,  take puppies into their homes at 8 weeks old and teach them basic commands …
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