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Lauren Kidd Ferguson

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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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News
REPORT: Wanaque Reservoir Could Be Threatened By Dangerous Chemical REPORT: Wanaque Reservoir Could Be Threatened By Dangerous Chemical
Report: Wanaque Reservoir Could Be Threatened By Dangerous Chemical RINGWOOD, N.J. – A dangerous chemical at the Ringwood Superfund site -- where Ford Motor Co. dumped toxic paint sludge 50 years ago -- could threaten the Wanaque Reservoir, NorthJersey.com reports. The probable carcinogen – called 1,4-dioxane – has not been found in the reservoir, but high levels have been detected in groundwater and brooks feeding the body of water that provides drinking water to as many as 3.5 million people, the story says. A new report, written for the reservoir’s operator, the North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, recommends that a system be built to pump cont…

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Neighbors
Englewood Boys Raise $30K In Honor Of Brother, 10, Fighting Cancer Englewood Boys Raise $30K In Honor Of Brother, 10, Fighting Cancer
Englewood Boys Raise $30K In Honor Of Brother, 10, Fighting Cancer ENGLWOOD, N.J. – A pair of Englewood brothers have raised $30,000 for the hospital where their 10-year-old brother is undergoing cancer treatment. Max Burgida, 14, and Aidan Burgida, 12, will officially donate the money in honor of their brother, Bennett Burgida on Wednesday. Bennett, who is battling a form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called Burkitt lymphoma, has been receiving treatment at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. Aidan sparked the fundraising effort through an online campaign, and Max helped to spread the word, according to a Hackensa…

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Neighbors
Little Ferry Rallies To Help Mom With ALS Modify Home Little Ferry Rallies To Help Mom With ALS Modify Home
Little Ferry Rallies To Help Mom With ALS Modify Home LITTLE FERRY, N.J. – Little Ferry is rallying around a lifelong resident diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. “It is becoming increasingly difficult for Dawn to access her home, where she lives with her husband, Steve, and her sons, Stephen and Shane. She is in need of a roll in shower, home modifications, and assistance in medical expenses,” states a GoFundMe campaign created to raise money for Dawn Black’s needs. The chronic, progressive disease, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), causes severe weakness and wasting of the skeletal and bulbar muscles, the page states. “Any…

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Obituaries
John Bendewald, 54, of Ridgefield Park Dies John Bendewald, 54, of Ridgefield Park Dies
John Bendewald, 54, of Ridgefield Park Dies LITTLE FERRY, N.J. – John Bendewald of Ridgefield Park passed away on June 15. He was 54. Bendewald was “always the first one to help a family member, friend, coworker and even a stranger when they need help,” a GoFundMe page created to raise money for his family states. Bendewald passed away following an affliction with encephalitis, a rare viral infection, according to the page. He is survived by his wife, Dona Campanile, his children Taylor Bendewald, Nicco Bendewald and Amanda Carrig, as well as his mother Ruth Bendewald, brother Thomas Bendewald Jr. and his wife Deborah, and brother D…

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Obituaries
Former Bergenfield Mayor James Lodato, 89, Dies Former Bergenfield Mayor James Lodato, 89, Dies
Former Bergenfield Mayor James Lodato, 89, Dies BERGENFIELD, N.J. – Former Bergenfield Mayor James F. Lodato died on June 11. He was 89. Lodato, who lived in Bergenfield for more than 60 years, was a councilman for 18 years and mayor for four years. “The only thing Jim loved more than his family was the town of Bergenfield, and he dedicated himself to its service,” his obituary states. Lodato was also a member of Bergenfield’s library board, planning board and senior citizens advisory board and served as the town’s police commissioner and fire commissioner. Lodato was predeceased by his wife of more than 48 years, Georgiana, as well tw…

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News
Wyckoff’s Crescent Avenue To Close For Improvements Wyckoff’s Crescent Avenue To Close For Improvements
Wyckoff’s Crescent Avenue To Close For Improvements WYCKOFF, N.J. – Crescent Avenue in Wyckoff will soon close to through traffic while the township works on road improvements. The road will be closed on or about Monday, June 27 through August 18, but inclement weather may extend the closing, according to the township. During the period, Crescent Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m to 6:00 pm. The township will be improving drainage and repaving a section of the roadway. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE, INCLUDING DETOUR INFORMATION. 

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Business
Eating At New Mahwah Spot Will Help First Responders Eating At New Mahwah Spot Will Help First Responders
Eating At New Mahwah Spot Will Help First Responders MAHWAH, N.J. – A new Mahwah sub shop will donate to local first responders, NJ.com reports. Firehouse Subs, slated to open at 380 Route 17 South by early September, will round up orders to the nearest dollar, collect change and sell pickle buckets to put money into its fund to purchase equipment for first responders, the story says. So far, the chain, which also has locations in Totowa and Wayne has donated nearly $300,00 to first responders in New Jersey, the story says. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL NJ.COM ARTICLE.

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Politics
Passaic Mayor Could Get 60 Percent Raise Passaic Mayor Could Get 60 Percent Raise
Passaic Mayor Could Get 60 Percent Raise PASSAIC, N.J. – Acting Passaic Mayor Hector Lora could get a 60 percent pay raise under an ordinance introduced by the City Council, NorthJersey.com reports. If approved, the ordinance would increase the mayor’s annual salary from $72,295 to $115,000, with the new salary taking effect on July 1, the story says. Lora will begin his first fill term as mayor on July 2, the article says. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.

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Obituaries
Stephen Ruderman, 51, of Hillsdale Stephen Ruderman, 51, of Hillsdale
Stephen Ruderman, 51, of Hillsdale HILLSDALE, N.J. – Stephen Ruderman of Hillsdale has passed away after a battle with colon cancer. He was 51. A GoFundMe campaign created by friends to raise money and support for his family describes Ruderman as “a reserved and gentle man with a big heart” and “a true affection for his family.” Ruderman is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Suzanne, and his children, Jessica, 8, and Josh, 2, according to the page. He was a graduate of SUNY Albany and Brooklyn Law School, and had spent the last 13 years working for Arch insurance, the page states. CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR LEAVE A MESSAG…

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Business
Funding Delayed For East Rutherford’s American Dream Funding Delayed For East Rutherford’s American Dream
Funding Delayed For East Rutherford’s American Dream EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Funding for the America Dream megamall in East Rutherford has hit a delay, Bloomberg.com reports. Wednesday, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. delayed the planned pricing of over $1 billion of unrated municipal bonds to finance the project, the report states. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL BLOOMBERG.COM REPORT.

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