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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West Milford Rallies For Single Father Recovering From Stroke West Milford Rallies For Single Father Recovering From Stroke
West Milford Rallies For Single Father Recovering From Stroke WEST MILFORD, N.J. – As West Milford’s Richard Lauretta begins to recover from a stroke, the community is rallying to raise funds to help in his time of need. Lauretta, a single father of two girls and local business owner, suffered a stroke on April 14, according to a GoFundMe campaign page set up by Matt Blake. The campaign garnered nearly $1,000 by Monday afternoon. “Mr. Lauretta is extremely lucky to be alive, but is currently paralyzed on the right side of his body, and has a long road ahead of him. He is expecting a year long recovery, with months of that time being put toward rehabi…
Little Falls Man Rallies Community To Support Brother Fighting Lung Cancer Little Falls Man Rallies Community To Support Brother Fighting Lung Cancer
Little Falls Man Rallies Community To Support Brother Fighting Lung Cancer LITTLE FALLS, N.J. – A Little Falls man is raising funds to help his brother who he calls “my best friend,” battle cancer. A GoFundMe campaign created for Ralph Candelieri by his brother Robert Candelieri has garnered nearly $40,000 in donations by Monday morning. “My brother Ralph, my best friend, a husband and amazing father of two, was diagnosed with lung cancer,” Robert wrote on the page. “Ralph has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Even with great medical and supplemental health benefits, having cancer is very costly. Expenses have become a major stress and distraction while…
West Milford Family Carries On Late Teacher’s Dream To ‘Help The Next Guy’ West Milford Family Carries On Late Teacher’s Dream To ‘Help The Next Guy’
West Milford Family Carries On Late Teacher’s Dream To ‘Help The Next Guy’ WEST MILFORD, N.J. – When Danny Kane of West Milford was fighting mantel cell lymphoma, he underwent experimental treatments and took part in clinical trials. The longtime teacher and coach at West Milford’s Macopin Middle School hoped doctors and researchers would learn from his case, make advances, and ultimately be able to help the next person diagnosed with the disease, explained his daughter Tricia Graney. Kane believed, “’the whole point is for me to be able to help the next guy,’” Graney said, of her father who passed away in 2009 at 57 years old. “So, our whole efforts are making m…
The Office In Ridgewood Closes Temporarily For Renovation The Office In Ridgewood Closes Temporarily For Renovation
The Office In Ridgewood Closes Temporarily For Renovation RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – The Office Beer Bar & Grill in downtown Ridgewood will close on Monday for extensive renovations, NorthJersey.com reports. It is slated to open back up in the fall under the name The Office Tavern Grill, the story says. The renovated spot will have a “completely revamped food and drink menu, and a vibrant bar with 40 rotating taps, an extensive craft beer and specialty cocktail selection,” stated the restaurant’s owner, 40NorthRestaurants, according to the story. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Passaic Church Seeks Prayers, Donations After Ceiling Collapse Passaic Church Seeks Prayers, Donations After Ceiling Collapse
Passaic Church Seeks Prayers, Donations After Ceiling Collapse PASSAIC – Just days before Easter, the ceiling collapsed at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Passaic. “Please keep our Parish in your prayers during this difficult moments,” a post on the church’s Facebook page states. Nobody was hurt in the incident, and the church is now seeking donations to help repair the damage. “All together we can rebuilt Saint Anthony Church,” the post goes on. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Grants Help Gardens Sprout In Ringwood, West Milford Grants Help Gardens Sprout In Ringwood, West Milford
Grants Help Gardens Sprout In Ringwood, West Milford PATERSON, N.J. – Organizations and municipalities throughout Passaic County were recently awarded grants to support community gardens in places such as Paterson, Passaic, Ringwood and West Milford. The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded a $165,000 grant to City Green, Inc., a non-profit that facilitates the “Dig In!” Community Garden Program. The program “aims to support the creation of vibrant community gardens in urban, suburban and rural areas of Passaic County for the production of healthy food, neighborhood beautification and community enhancement,” according to City’s…
Wyckoff Shop Churns Out Chocolate Bunnies By The Thousand Wyckoff Shop Churns Out Chocolate Bunnies By The Thousand
Wyckoff Shop Churns Out Chocolate Bunnies By The Thousand WYCKOFF, N.J. – A Wyckoff candy store made so many chocolate rabbits for Easter this year that workers had to create more space to display the sweet treats. “Last minute, we put up another shelf for the bunnies,” said Brody Litton, who works at Meyer’s House of Sweets in the Wyckoff Shopping Center on Wyckoff Avenue. The homemade chocolate bunnies range in size from handheld treats to 25 pounds. “We made every single one of them,” said Cris Meyer of Mahwah, who owns the shop with her husband Scott. Each chocolate rabbit – and chocolate koala, chocolate dog, and chocolate pig – is made usi…
PHOTOS: Garfield Celebrates New Puerto Rican Restaurant PHOTOS: Garfield Celebrates New Puerto Rican Restaurant
Photos: Garfield Celebrates New Puerto Rican Restaurant GARFIELD, N.J. – Mari’s Kitchen, a new Puerto Rican restaurant in Garfield, recently held its official grand opening. The spot – located at 20 Plauderville Avenue – serves authentic Puerto Rican food such as fritters, roasted pork, chicken and empanadas. “People are crazy for the empanadas,” said Maritza Rivera, the restaurant’s owner. Rivera said she learned to cook by watching her grandmother while she was growing up in Puerto Rico.
Clifton Nightclub Plans Appeal After Council Strips License Clifton Nightclub Plans Appeal After Council Strips License
Clifton Nightclub Plans Appeal After Council Strips License CLIFTON, N.J. – Attorneys for a popular Clifton nightclub plan to appeal the city council’s vote to revoke its entertainment license, NorthJersey.com reports. Bliss Lounge – which has featured top performers such as Snoop Dog, Trey Songz, Rick Ross and 50 Cent – requested a stay in Superior Court, which would allow it to continue with events until an official appeal is filed, the story says. The club has been operating on a probationary permit since September, the story says. Police have responded to numerous incidents at the club, and on March 12, arrested three people there, including a m…
Crew To Use Custom Boat To Sever, Remove Stumps From West Milford Lake Crew To Use Custom Boat To Sever, Remove Stumps From West Milford Lake
Crew To Use Custom Boat To Sever, Remove Stumps From West Milford Lake WEST MILFORD, N.J. – A specialized “Stumpboat” will soon be utilized to remove about 1,000 stumps from the bed of Greenwood Lake, which spans West Milford and Greenwood Lake, N.Y., NorthJersey.com reports. A Georgia-based crew is slated to start using the customized boat – that can sever stumps at the roots in up to 11 feet of water – near Fox Island in June, and the process may take about three weeks, the article says. Last year, the Greenwood Lake Commission received a $84,000 state grant to help reduce stumps in the lake, according to the article. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL NORTHJERSEY…
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