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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Michael Natelli of Waldwick Dies At 33 Michael Natelli of Waldwick Dies At 33
Michael Natelli of Waldwick Dies At 33 WALDWICK, N.J. – Michael A. Natelli of Waldwick died on Dec. 14. He was 33. Michael was born in Teaneck and raised in Waldwick. He graduated from Waldwick High School in 2002 and later from Lincoln Tech with a degree in H.V.A.C. He was predeceased by his mother Kim in 2010. He is survived by his father Michael, fiancé Laura Elwood, sisters Jennifer and Rachel, as well as his grandmother Antonette and grandfather Edward, and two nieces Amelia and Briella and nephew Travis. Is his also survived by serval aunts, uncles and cousins. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds to “give a m…
Paramus Non-Profit To Close Low-Income Child Care Center, Group Homes Paramus Non-Profit To Close Low-Income Child Care Center, Group Homes
Paramus Non-Profit To Close Low-Income Child Care Center, Group Homes PARAMUS, N.J. – A Paramus-based non-profit that provides human services and child welfare programs is closing its child care center that serves low-income families, as well as four group homes for children in foster care. The agency, Children’s Aid and Family Services (CAFS), has been serving the community for nearly 119 years. “While helping vulnerable children and families is still at the heart of our mission, our programs must continually adapt for the agency to remain strong,” said CAFS Communications Director Sheila Riccardi. Riccardi confirmed that the Turrell Child Care & Early…
Saddle Brook Grocer Helps Fill Food Pantry Saddle Brook Grocer Helps Fill Food Pantry
Saddle Brook Grocer Helps Fill Food Pantry SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – The staff of the Saddle Brook Acme recently helped to raise awareness, funds and food for the Saddle Brook Food Pantry. For their efforts, the township presented Store Manager Eugene Pate and District 3 Manager Michael Styer with certificates of appreciation Tuesday. Acme helped with a special food drive headed by the Saddle Brook Community Partnership.  The Partnership – which includes representatives from local government, emergency services, churches, schools, social services, senior citizens, scouts, youth and residents -- aims to connect vulnerable residents with …
Ridgewood Students Help Ease Trauma For Kids Visiting Police Station Ridgewood Students Help Ease Trauma For Kids Visiting Police Station
Ridgewood Students Help Ease Trauma For Kids Visiting Police Station RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – When children came into the Ho-Ho-Kus police station, retired officer Sean Leonard always felt bad there wasn’t much for them to do. He would flip over Miranda rights forms for them to draw on or give them magazines, he said. “I felt bad for the kids,” said the former school resource officer. So when Leonard starting teaching at Ben Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood and advising a group of 7th graders, he came up with an idea for a way for the students to help. Leonard’s “Advisory” group collected items such as puzzles, coloring books, books and stuffed animals, and do…
Congressman Honors Bergen's Hometown Heroes In Teaneck Congressman Honors Bergen's Hometown Heroes In Teaneck
Congressman Honors Bergen's Hometown Heroes In Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. – Congressman Josh Gottheimer recognized a group of hometown heroes during an awards ceremony at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck Tuesday. “We are lucky to have so many unsung heroes in our communities, whose quiet power of service goes on every day without the due recognition they deserve,” he said. Gottheimer presented awards to 19 of New Jersey’s Fifth District’s standout neighbors, friends, coworkers, and individuals who have volunteered, served, or worked to help others in New Jersey. Each of the awardees were nominated by neighbors, coworkers, friends, families or o…
Hackensack Gifts Free Parking For Holidays Hackensack Gifts Free Parking For Holidays
Hackensack Gifts Free Parking For Holidays HACKENSACK, N.J. – The City of Hackensack is giving away a special holiday gift – free parking. The city announced Wednesday that it would be offering free parking along Main Street until December 27. “To help drive business to the area, we are encouraging the owners and employees to leave these free metered parking spaces for your customers,” City Manager Ted M. Ehrenburg said. The parking meters will be wrapped with a red bow that says, “Happy Holidays, FREE PARKING.” Those with questions, can contact the City Manager’s Office at 201-646-3900.
Bergen Borough Makes List Of ‘Priciest’ Zip Codes In U.S. Bergen Borough Makes List Of ‘Priciest’ Zip Codes In U.S.
Bergen Borough Makes List Of ‘Priciest’ Zip Codes In U.S. ALPINE, N.J. – Alpine just made a list of the 100 priciest zip codes in the United States. Homes within Alpine’s 07620 zip code had a median sale price of $1,775,000 during 2017, according to a list released by Propertyshark.com. That puts the Bergen County borough at number 50 in the United States. The only other New Jersey zip code to make the list was Short Hills’ 07078, which came in at number 93. The priciest zip code went to Atherton in San Mateo County California. The median sale price for a home there was $4,950,000. Property Shark compiled its annual rankings based on closed sal…
NHL Great Mark Messier Spotted Doing Good At HUMC During PBA Toy Drive NHL Great Mark Messier Spotted Doing Good At HUMC During PBA Toy Drive
NHL Great Mark Messier Spotted Doing Good At Humc During PBA Toy Drive HACKENSACK, N.J. – While Bergen County police officers were unloading gifts for sick children at Hackensack University Medical Center Monday, NHL great Mark Messier was right upstairs, cheering on a toddler. The former New York Ranger was visiting Sophia Grace of Maywood, 2, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in September, and Stage 2 Spinal Cancer in October. “Just a regular day at the clinic with Mark Messier. How was everyone else’s day? We are just going to call today a GOOD day,” states a post on a Facebook page for the toddler -- “Fi the Fierce's Journey to BEAT…
Lodi Parents Turn Family Recipes Into Booming Empanada Business Lodi Parents Turn Family Recipes Into Booming Empanada Business
Lodi Parents Turn Family Recipes Into Booming Empanada Business LODI, N.J. – Rosie and Herman Castillo of Lodi wanted to help raise funds for their son’s wrestling team. So they started selling their homemade empanadas at matches. The empanadas were such a hit that fans told them they should go into business. That’s how “Rosie’s Empanadas” was born. On Monday, the couple, who have three children, Jonathan, 21, Josh, 14, and Isabella, 5, was serving up the deep-fried treats under a tent at the Bergen County PBA Toy Drive in Closter. They donated their time and food to feed community members who were pitching in to sort and deliver thousands of toys to …
'Kindhearted' Robert Lupano of Emerson Dies At 52 'Kindhearted' Robert Lupano of Emerson Dies At 52
'Kindhearted' Robert Lupano of Emerson Dies At 52 EMERSON, N.J. – Robert Lupano of Emerson passed away Sunday. He was 52. He is survived by his wife Nancy, and children Olivia, Isabella and Robert. A GoFundMe page set up to help the family had raised nearly $5,000 by Tuesday afternoon. “All the money raised will go directly to Nancy and the kids and help offset the cost of funeral arrangements,” the page states. “He was a kindhearted and genuine man that always had a smile on his face and could be counted on for a bear hug. He was a proud father and loving husband who was always there for his family,” the page states. CLICK HERE to leav…
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