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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Charles ‘Craig’ Arnoldi, 66, of Mahwah, Dies Charles ‘Craig’ Arnoldi, 66, of Mahwah, Dies
Charles ‘Craig’ Arnoldi, 66, of Mahwah, Dies MAHWAH, N.J. – Charles “Craig” Arnoldi of Mahwah died Sunday. He was 66 years old. Arnoldi, born in Paterson and raised in Hawthorne, owned Commercial Products Company, Inc. in Hawthorne, where he was a skilled chemist and developer. He was also an accomplished musician, and was past president of the Mahwah Youth Sports Boosters and had coached several teams. Arnoldi became an advocate for suicide awareness and prevention after his 28-year-old son Nicholas committed suicide in 2012. The Arnoldi family has raised thousands of dollars for suicide prevention by participating in annual “Out of …
REPORT: Five Bergen, Passaic Hospitals Rank Among Best In NJ REPORT: Five Bergen, Passaic Hospitals Rank Among Best In NJ
Report: Five Bergen, Passaic Hospitals Rank Among Best In NJ HACKENSACK, N.J. – Four hospitals in Bergen County and one in Passaic County made U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 list of 24 best hospitals in New Jersey, including Hackensack University Medical Center which came in at number one. The magazine ranked all 24 top hospitals as “high performing” in at least two areas such as heart bypass surgery and lung surgery. Here are the Bergen and Passaic County hospitals on the list, their rankings, and the areas in which they excel, according to the magazine. 24: Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Heart Fail…
Bergen County Contractor Hammers Home Good Deeds Bergen County Contractor Hammers Home Good Deeds
Bergen County Contractor Hammers Home Good Deeds CARLSTADT, N.J. -- A Carlstadt contractor is being recognized for more than his handy work. Chuck Anania, owner of Roof4Roof, was recently presented with a New Jersey General Assembly resolution for his efforts to help the community. Roof4Roof uses proceeds from every project to help families in need by doing emergency home and roof repairs, and to date has helped more than 700 families in the U.S. and abroad. “Under the superb leadership of founder and President Chuck Anania, the leaders and staff of Roof4Roof have worked tirelessly and effectively in benefit of others” the resolution sta…
New Riverfront Edgewater Spot Serves Dishes Inspired By Thailand, Vietnam New Riverfront Edgewater Spot Serves Dishes Inspired By Thailand, Vietnam
New Riverfront Edgewater Spot Serves Dishes Inspired By Thailand, Vietnam EDGEWATER, N.J. – Edgewater Marketplace is home to a new restaurant serving garden-fresh inspired cuisine from Thailand and Vietnam. SEAK -- or South East Asian Kitchen -- located at 725 Edgewater Road #30 along the Hudson River, draws “inspiration from the floating markets of South East Asia,” and aims “to bring that same experience to Edgewater,” its website states. “Serving garden-fresh inspired cuisine from Thailand and Vietnam, we adhere to a philosophy where we utilize only authentic and the best ingredients. Our main purpose is to provide our guest with a memorable dining experience,…
Support Pours In For Family Of Late Pompton Lakes Police Sergeant Support Pours In For Family Of Late Pompton Lakes Police Sergeant
Support Pours In For Family Of Late Pompton Lakes Police Sergeant POMPTON LAKES, N.J. – Support is continuing to pour in for the family of a Pompton Lakes Police Sergeant who died last week after his motorcycle hit a deer in Wayne. Peter Kamper, 40, of Wayne, “will be remembered by all of us as a large but gentle man who was there for you no matter what time of the day,” states a GoFundMe page created to raise money for his family. “He was motivated by helping people and doing what he could to ease the burdens of others,” the page states. “Whether he was volunteering at the Special Olympics, the Junior Police Academy, or the holiday toy drive, he was some…
Suit: Bergenfield Woman Died From Bedsore Developed At Oradell Nursing Home Suit: Bergenfield Woman Died From Bedsore Developed At Oradell Nursing Home
Suit: Bergenfield Woman Died From Bedsore Developed At Oradell Nursing Home BERGENFIELD, N.J. – The family of a Bergenfield woman who died from complications from a bedsore has filed a lawsuit against the Oradell Health Care Center, NJ.com reports. Anna B. Burkhart, 90, recovering from a fractured hip, was kept in a hospital bed -- where she developed the bedsore -- for 100 days, according to the article. The attorney representing Burkhart’s family told NJ.com that a doctor and staff at Oradell either failed to notice or ignored the bedsore, and the family discovered it after she was discharged. Burkhart’s family brought her to Englewood Hospital and Medical Cent…
Fort Lee Realtor Makes Record Deal On Upper Saddle River Smart House Fort Lee Realtor Makes Record Deal On Upper Saddle River Smart House
Fort Lee Realtor Makes Record Deal On Upper Saddle River Smart House UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. – A 13,000 square-foot new construction home recently sold for $3.3 million, the highest-recorded for a single-family house in Upper Saddle River in the last ten years. The property – located at 18 Glen Carl Rd. – features six en-suite bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, smart technology and an open floor plan.  It also features a great room with a two-story marble fireplace and bar, a gourmet kitchen with two center islands and a master suite with 14-foot ceilings and a private balcony. Joshua Baris, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s F…
Passaic County To Showcase Determination, Art Of People With Disabilities Passaic County To Showcase Determination, Art Of People With Disabilities
Passaic County To Showcase Determination, Art Of People With Disabilities WEST MILFORD, N.J. – Janice Sangle of West Milford is amazed by the different ways people with disabilities adapt and express themselves. She has met a woman who dances using her wheelchair, and viewed beautiful artwork created by someone who is non-verbal. “This one individual really was able to express themselves artistically even though they could not express themselves verbally, which speaks volumes right there,” said Sangle, vice chairwoman of the Passaic County Advisory Council on Disability. Sangle, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1992, was introduced to both the wheelc…
Historic Home That Served As Saddle River Post Office Hits Market Historic Home That Served As Saddle River Post Office Hits Market
Historic Home That Served As Saddle River Post Office Hits Market SADDLE RIVER, N.J. – A Saddle River home -- that in the early 1900’s twice served as the borough’s post office and once as its general store -- has hit the market for $924,900. The home, known as the Debaun House, was built in the late 1890’s and was designated a Saddle River landmark in 1986. It sits near the intersection of East Allendale Avenue and West Saddle River Road. It was once owned by John G. DeBaun, who ran a general store and post office out of an adjacent building. The other building burnt down in 1900, forcing DeBaun to temporarily move the post office and general store to th…
Passaic County Fair Returns With Rides, Beer Tent, Petting Zoo Passaic County Fair Returns With Rides, Beer Tent, Petting Zoo
Passaic County Fair Returns With Rides, Beer Tent, Petting Zoo WOODLAND PARK, N.J. – For four days, Garrett Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park will be home to amusement rides, funnel cake and a beer garden. The annual Passaic County Fair will take place at the park from Thursday, August 17, through Sunday, August 20. “We are expecting close to 20,000 visitors to the Fair this year,” said Passaic County Freeholder TJ Best. “Every year the Passaic County Fair is growing with bigger and better entertainment offerings for residents,” said Freeholder Director Sandi Lazzara. This year’s festivities include fireworks on Friday and Saturday, as well as ri…
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