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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Honorary Park Ridge Police Chief Is 'Angel' In More Ways Than One Honorary Park Ridge Police Chief Is 'Angel' In More Ways Than One
Honorary Park Ridge Police Chief Is 'Angel' In More Ways Than One PARK RIDGE, N.J. – Angel Ocelotl received a standing ovation at his Park Ridge school Friday. Angel, 8, was serving as Park Ridge’s police “Chief for a Day,” and was accompanied to East Brook Elementary School by Police Chief Joseph Madden who spoke to students about Angel’s honorary position. The boy was one of about two dozen children from throughout Bergen County – all with chronic health conditions or disabilities – who served as police “Chief for a Day” for their respective towns Friday. Angel’s day started when he was picked up at home by police officers. He also spent time at police…
Meet Washington Township’s 4-Year-Old Police Chief Meet Washington Township’s 4-Year-Old Police Chief
Meet Washington Township’s 4-Year-Old Police Chief WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Alex Hammer couldn’t wait to put on his Washington Township police chief uniform Friday. The 4-year-old “had been talking about it for weeks,” his mom, Krista Hammer, told Daily Voice. And he woke up early Friday, ready to go, she said. Alex, who is in remission from Lymphoma, was one of about two dozen children from throughout Bergen County – all with chronic health conditions or disabilities – who served as police “Chief for a Day” for their respective towns Friday. “Today has been a great day,” said Washington Township Police Lt. Rich Skinner, who accompanied…
Woodcliff Lake Boy With Down Syndrome Becomes Police ‘Chief For A Day’ Woodcliff Lake Boy With Down Syndrome Becomes Police ‘Chief For A Day’
Woodcliff Lake Boy With Down Syndrome Becomes Police ‘Chief For A Day’ WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – Matthew Falanga is only 14, but he has already been named Woodcliff Lake’s police chief. His favorite part of the job: the “police car,” and especially the siren, he told Daily Voice. Falanga spent Friday as Woodcliff Lake’s Police “Chief for a Day.” He was one of about two dozen children from throughout Bergen County – all with chronic health conditions or disabilities – serving as chiefs for their respective towns Friday. *** RELATED: PALISADES PARK BOY RESCUED FROM OVERPECK CREAK IS 'CHIEF FOR A DAY' *** Woodcliff Lake’s regular police chief, Anthony Jannicelli,…
Meet The Chiefs: Bergen County Police Bring Joy To Ailing Youth Meet The Chiefs: Bergen County Police Bring Joy To Ailing Youth
Meet The Chiefs: Bergen County Police Bring Joy To Ailing Youth BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Dozens of children with chronic health conditions from across Bergen County got to serve as Police “Chief for a Day” for their towns. Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino launched the program seven years ago.  On Friday, Saudino was accompanied by his "chief," Joseph Cassese of Palisades Park, who has autism, and last year was saved from drowning in a creek in Overpeck Park. Their days began at their homes where they were greeted by the chief from their local department, in some cases, along with some officers. They were then escorted to headquarters to be…
Pro Pitcher Turned Mahwah Coach Makes University Hall Of Fame Pro Pitcher Turned Mahwah Coach Makes University Hall Of Fame
Pro Pitcher Turned Mahwah Coach Makes University Hall Of Fame MAHWAH, N.J. – Former Minor League pitcher Doug Cinnella of Mahwah will be inducted into the Seton Hall Athletics Hall of Fame Thursday evening. Cinnella, who coaches baseball at Mahwah High School and is the founder of Upper Saddle River-based Professional Baseball Instruction (PBI), was a four-year starting pitcher for the Seton Hall Pirates. “I am sure you’ve heard the saying, ‘Do something you like and you’ll never work a day in your life.’ I get to do something I truly love every day,” the Paramus native wrote on the website for PBI, where he and fellow coaches provide baseball trainin…
Route 17 In Ramsey Dedicated To Hometown Hero Route 17 In Ramsey Dedicated To Hometown Hero
Route 17 In Ramsey Dedicated To Hometown Hero RAMSEY, N.J. – In 2013, Timothy McGill of Ramsey was tragically killed in action in Afghanistan. The Army Staff Sergeant, and 2001 Ramsey High School graduate, was just 30 when he was killed by enemy fire in an attack near the border of Pakistan. Four years later, McGill is being honored and remembered by having a portion of Route 17 that runs through his hometown designated in his honor. On Saturday afternoon, a ceremony will be held to dedicate the sign for “Staff Sergeant Timothy R. McGill Memorial Highway,” which will run from milepost 22.56 to milepost 24.35 in Ramsey. “When Timothy …
Westwood Mayor Proud To Fly Rainbow Flag At Borough Hall Westwood Mayor Proud To Fly Rainbow Flag At Borough Hall
Westwood Mayor Proud To Fly Rainbow Flag At Borough Hall WESTWOOD, N.J. – A rainbow flag will be displayed at Westwood Borough Hall throughout June in recognition of Gay Pride Month. “As mayor I am proud that the Borough of Westwood is recognized as a welcoming community committed to providing an environment that is free of intolerance, harassment, or differential treatment of any individual,” Westwood Mayor John Birkner wrote in a Facebook post, accompanied by a photo of the him holding a large rainbow flag. “This ‘Pride’ flag will be displayed prominently at Borough Hall during the month of June,” he wrote.
Bergen Activists Plan Wyckoff Vigil To Raise Awareness About Gun Violence Bergen Activists Plan Wyckoff Vigil To Raise Awareness About Gun Violence
Bergen Activists Plan Wyckoff Vigil To Raise Awareness About Gun Violence WYCKOFF, N.J. – In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, activist groups from throughout Northern Bergen County will participate in a candlelight vigil in front of Wyckoff Town Hall on Friday evening. The vigil, which starts at 7:45 p.m., will include speeches from Charlene Hoverter of Ocean County who lost her sister to gun violence, as well as Bergen County Freeholder Chairwoman Tracy Zur. “No community is immune to the potential devastation caused by gun violence. This is a conversation that must continue as we strive to enact policies that will keep our communities and residents…
Clifton Rallies For ‘Perfect Friend’ Following Devastating Accident Clifton Rallies For ‘Perfect Friend’ Following Devastating Accident
Clifton Rallies For ‘Perfect Friend’ Following Devastating Accident CLIFTON, N.J. – Well wishes, prayers and donations are pouring in for a Clifton man severely injured in a car accident. More than $16,000 had been raised by Wednesday afternoon via a GoFundMe page created for Danny Listmeier. “He has bleeding on the brain and many other injuries,” his cousin Erin Saba wrote on the page. “Along with prayers and positive thoughts, we are seeking donations for future medical bills and/or expenses that he will endure.” “He is going to have a long road to recovery but he is a strong person and we are confident he will fight to get well,” she wrote. One donor, …
REPORT: These Bergen Towns Rank Among State’s Hottest Real Estate Markets REPORT: These Bergen Towns Rank Among State’s Hottest Real Estate Markets
Report: These Bergen Towns Rank Among State’s Hottest Real Estate Markets MOONACHIE, N.J. – Of the 19 New Jersey municipalities that have seen their real estate values soar highest over the last year, six are in Bergen County – including Moonachie, which came in at seven, according to an analysis by NJ.com. “Each of these towns stand a head and shoulders above New Jersey's statewide price growth during the last year and some have seen home values soar to remarkable heights,” according to NJ.com, which used Zillow’s Home Value Index for its analysis. The Bergen County municipalities that made the list are: #18: Glen Rock: median value: $626,300, up 3.09 % since …
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