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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Watch Englewood Entrepreneur, 13, On Primetime Series Watch Englewood Entrepreneur, 13, On Primetime Series
Watch Englewood Entrepreneur, 13, On Primetime Series ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – A 13-year-old entrepreneur from Englewood will appear on CNBC Tuesday. Cory Nieves, CEO of Cory’s Cookies, will be the youngest CEO ever featured on the hit series “The Profit.” The episode will air on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. In "The Profit," renowned serial entrepreneur and investor Marcus Lemonis puts his own money on the line in order to save and grow struggling small businesses throughout the country. The business owners must be willing to take a step back, hand over the reins and surrender to Lemonis’ famed “Three P’s:" People Process and Product.…
Sneak Peek: These Are DV Passaic Photo Contest Entries … So Far Sneak Peek: These Are DV Passaic Photo Contest Entries … So Far
Sneak Peek: These Are DV Passaic Photo Contest Entries … So Far PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — The competition is on for the first official Daily Voice Passaic County Facebook banner contest. Daily Voice has already received some beautiful shots – from Ringwood, Paterson, Wayne and West Milford. But there is still time to enter your photo. Photos must be sent to LKFERGUSON@DAILYVOICE.COM by Friday, Dec. 15.
Danielle Lembo Of Hackensack Dies At 48 Danielle Lembo Of Hackensack Dies At 48
Danielle Lembo Of Hackensack Dies At 48 HACKENSACK, N.J. – Danielle Lembo of Hackensack passed away on Nov. 28. She was 48. Lembo, who was born in Jersey City, was an Assistant Purchasing Manager at Hartz Mountain Industries in Secaucus. She earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Berkeley College in Paramus. Those who will continue to celebrate her life include her parents Jerry and Diane Lembo, her sister Dionne Lembo-Kutner and husband Luke, her sister Dawn Lembo, her nephew Cole Kutner and niece Lucia Kutner; her grandmother Florence Turso; her aunts and uncles Rosemary and William Whisten, Charles Turso, Janet Tur…
Clifton Mom Bryanna Besthorne, 35, Dies Suddenly Clifton Mom Bryanna Besthorne, 35, Dies Suddenly
Clifton Mom Bryanna Besthorne, 35, Dies Suddenly CLIFTON, N.J. – Bryanna L. Besthorne of Clifton died unexpectedly on December 8. She was 35. Besthorne attended the Clifton school system and was a beautician at several local salons. She is survived by her parents, Warren and Lauren, three brothers Brian, Kyle and Warren Jr and sister Monica, two children, 4-year-old Dwight Jr. and 1-year-old Jace and several nieces and nephews. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for her sons. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Bergen-Based Superfood Mecca Expands To Closter Bergen-Based Superfood Mecca Expands To Closter
Bergen-Based Superfood Mecca Expands To Closter CLOSTER, N.J. – SuperJuice Nation has expanded to Closter. The shop that serves up healthful superfoods also has locations in Ridgewood and Wyckoff. “At SuperJuice Nation you'll find an extensive line of raw, organic cold pressed juices, the superfood ‘Smoovee’, delicious healing foods made from scratch and our renowned Cleanse Programs,” the shop’s website states. The new Closter location is in the Closter Plaza. The opening was first reported by BoozyBurbs.com.
Bergen Teens With Autism Collect Food For Saddle Brook Pantry Bergen Teens With Autism Collect Food For Saddle Brook Pantry
Bergen Teens With Autism Collect Food For Saddle Brook Pantry WALDWICK, N.J. – Students with autism at The Forum School in Waldwick are working hard so friends and neighbors will not go hungry this winter. Students in the school’s Learning Independence For Tomorrow (LIFT) program are collecting food for the Center for Food Action (CFA), a Bergen County non-profit with a mission to prevent hunger and homelessness and improve the lives of individuals and families living in poverty. “This year we collected 1,141 food items and $367.00,” said Joseph Dietzold, who has taught special education at the school for 34 years and directs the initiative. “It alway…
Bergen PBA Toy Drive Makes ‘Huge Difference’ For Kids At Valley Hospital Bergen PBA Toy Drive Makes ‘Huge Difference’ For Kids At Valley Hospital
Bergen PBA Toy Drive Makes ‘Huge Difference’ For Kids At Valley Hospital RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Katie Miller remembers how a pair of Beatz headphones and Apple products brightened the day of an 18-year-old receiving cancer treatment at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. “It was fantastic,” recalled Miller, a child life specialist and supervisor of community outreach and projects at the hospital. That moment was made possible through the annual Bergen County PBA Toy Drive. This year, a record high of 50 PBA locals are taking part in the toy drive, joining what is known as the “Santa Response Team.” Loads of toys will be delivered to destinations such as Valley, the…
REPORT: Ridgewood Ranks Among 10 NJ Towns With Longest Commutes REPORT: Ridgewood Ranks Among 10 NJ Towns With Longest Commutes
Report: Ridgewood Ranks Among 10 NJ Towns With Longest Commutes RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Ridgewood and West Milford workers endure among the longest commutes in New Jersey, according to a list released by APP.com. The list – based on census data – details the 10 New Jersey municipalities (with a workforce of at least 10,000) that have the longest average daily commutes. Ridgewood and West Milford both have an average one-way commute of 39 minutes, according to the report. At 45 minutes each way, workers from Marlboro in Monmouth County have the longest average commute in the state, according to the report. CLICK HERE for the full list.
Former Englewood Mayor, Governors' Advisor Paul Fader Dies At 58 Former Englewood Mayor, Governors' Advisor Paul Fader Dies At 58
Former Englewood Mayor, Governors' Advisor Paul Fader Dies At 58 ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – Former Englewood Mayor Paul Fader died Monday. He was 58. Fader, an attorney who also served as chief counsel to Governors Richard J. Codey and James E. McGreevey, is survived by his wife, Jill, and children, Jack, Lucas, Morgan and Sydney. “Paul devoted himself and his career to the people of Bergen County and New Jersey and we are better for his service to all of us,” Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said in a statement. Messages of condolence have poured in from around the state. "This is a terrible loss for everyone who knew or worked with Paul," Senate …
Daily Voice Photo Contest: Submit Original Passaic County Pics For Facebook Daily Voice Photo Contest: Submit Original Passaic County Pics For Facebook
Daily Voice Photo Contest: Submit Original Passaic County Pics For Facebook PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Daily Voice Passaic County is on the hunt for a fresh cover photo for our Facebook page. Sure, we could pull a photo from any of our stories, but that wouldn't be fun. That's why we're asking for submissions of photographs from anywhere in Passaic County to serve as our new Facebook page banner through the winter -- please no stock photos. All submissions must be original. You can submit people, places or things -- anything with a local, homegrown connection -- by Friday, Dec. 15. The winning photo will be at the top of the Daily Voice Passaic County Facebook page…
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