Jerry DeMarco

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Born in Newark and raised in Hudson County, Jerry DeMarco is a 38-year veteran of the news industry and a renowned breaking news reporter. He has covered local, county and state police, as well as the FBI, ATF and other federal agencies.

DeMarco joined Daily Voice in 2015 after six years running Cliffview Pilot, one of the nation's few independent breaking news sites. As an independent publisher, he helped establish Local Independent Online News, a national trade organization.

Prior to launching his own site, DeMarco served as a reporter for the Bergen Record, Stamford Advocate, Rockland Journal News, News Tribune, and Trenton Times.

DeMarco has won national recognition for his investigative work, including Clarion, Heywood Broun and Deadline Club awards. He's changed public policy and managed several major projects -- including one that helped put a corrupt public official in federal prison and another that forced a sitting New Jersey attorney general from office for her participation in a Bergen County traffic stop involving her boyfriend.

DeMarco regularly lectures at a graduate course in media relations at Fairleigh Dickinson University and previously was an adjunct professor at Lehman College in the Bronx. 

He has a Bachelor's Degree in English from St. Peter's University in Jersey City.

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Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Jet Skis Crash On Hudson, One Hospitalized. Jet Skis Crash On Hudson, One Hospitalized. Jet Skis Crash On Hudson, One Hospitalized.
Jet Skis Crash On Hudson, One Hospitalized. FORT LEE, N.J. -- Jet skis collided on the Hudson River in Fort Lee on Sunday, sending one man to the hospital with a serious leg injury, authorities said. The first vehicle was idling too close to the Hazard's Ramp dock near the George Washington Bridge's New Jersey tower around 4:15 p.m. when a second one that was speeding failed to slow in time, Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Chief Michael Coppola said. It hit the idling jet ski, sending everyone into the water, he said. Bystanders helped the victims out of the water, the chief said. PIP Police Marine Ops member Officer Anthony Bu…

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Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Breaking News
26 Florida-Bound Imported Puppies Found In Van Behind Garfield Walmart 26 Florida-Bound Imported Puppies Found In Van Behind Garfield Walmart 26 Florida-Bound Imported Puppies Found In Van Behind Garfield Walmart
26 Florida-Bound Imported Puppies Found In Van Behind Garfield Walmart GARFIELD, N.J. -- (UPDATE) Three Florida residents charged with animal cruelty for packing 26 thirsty, imported puppies into a minivan found parked behind the Walmart in Garfield didn't show up for court Tuesday, authorities said. SEE: https://garfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/garfield-walmart-van-trio-skips-court-authorities-seek-custody-of-puppies/723252/ ORIGINAL STORY: GARFIELD, N.J. -- (UPDATE) Two crates piled atop one another held 26 thirsty puppies in a minivan found parked behind the Walmart in Garfield on Saturday, authorities told Daily Voice. "It appears as though they …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
Breaking News
OId Tappan PD Revives OD'ing Drug User With Narcan OId Tappan PD Revives OD'ing Drug User With Narcan OId Tappan PD Revives OD'ing Drug User With Narcan
OId Tappan PD Revives OD'ing Drug User With Narcan OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Old Tappan police rescued an overdosing heroin user with Narcan. The 20-something woman is a user familiar to Pascack Valley police departments, a responder told Daily Voice. She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center by the Old Tappan First Aid Corps after borough police revived her on Saturday.

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Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Breaking News
Garfield Man, 30, Struck By Train Survives Garfield Man, 30, Struck By Train Survives Garfield Man, 30, Struck By Train Survives
Garfield Man, 30, Struck By Train Survives GARFIELD, N.J. -- A 30-year-old Polish immigrant from Garfield survived after being struck by a commuter train late Saturday, NJ Transit told Daily Voice. Mariusz Gebka sustained a broken collarbone after being struck near the Van Winkel Avenue crossing at 11:15 p.m., NJT's Nancy Snyder said. No one was aboard the train, which was headed to Hoboken with three crew members, Snyder said. Gebka, who is married with a young son, was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center.  Transit police were investigating whether he was intoxicated at the time. ****** ALSO SEE: A total of 26 English…

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Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Breaking News
26 Florida-Bound Imported Puppies Found In Van Behind Garfield Walmart 26 Florida-Bound Imported Puppies Found In Van Behind Garfield Walmart 26 Florida-Bound Imported Puppies Found In Van Behind Garfield Walmart
26 Florida-Bound Imported Puppies Found In Van Behind Garfield Walmart GARFIELD, N.J. -- (UPDATE) Three Florida residents charged with animal cruelty for packing 26 thirsty, imported puppies into a minivan found parked behind the Walmart in Garfield didn't show up for court Tuesday, authorities said. SEE: https://garfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/garfield-walmart-van-trio-skips-court-authorities-seek-custody-of-puppies/723252/ ORIGINAL STORY: GARFIELD, N.J. -- (UPDATE) Two crates piled atop one another held 26 thirsty puppies in a minivan found parked behind the Walmart in Garfield on Saturday, authorities told Daily Voice. "It appears as though they …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
$25,000 Reward In Mahwah Eruv Vandalism Offered By NJ Attorney General $25,000 Reward In Mahwah Eruv Vandalism Offered By NJ Attorney General $25,000 Reward In Mahwah Eruv Vandalism Offered By NJ Attorney General
$25,000 Reward In Mahwah Eruv Vandalism Offered By NJ Attorney General MAHWAH, N.J. -- New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino posted a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever vandalized a recently-erected eruv in Mahwah. The mission of the Bias Crime Unit, within the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, is "the statewide coordination of efforts to eliminate crimes motivated by prejudice against others based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or ethnicity," Porrino wrote. Porrino's announcement came after Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet offered a $1,000 reward that was matched…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Prosecutor's Staff Aids Schoolchildren In Bergen Domestic Violence Shelters Prosecutor's Staff Aids Schoolchildren In Bergen Domestic Violence Shelters Prosecutor's Staff Aids Schoolchildren In Bergen Domestic Violence Shelters
Prosecutor's Staff Aids Schoolchildren In Bergen Domestic Violence Shelters HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Putting their money where their hearts are, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Domestic Violence Squad held their annual school supply drive. The group collects and donate backpacks and supplies for children living in Bergen County's domestic violence shelters. This year, members of Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal's staff donated school supplies, gently used car seats and other items. It's an important task, Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor Jessica Gomperts said, "partly because some had to leave everything behind when they fled their abusive hom…

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Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Jackals Baseball Game To Benefit Paralyzed Passaic Sheriff's Officer Jackals Baseball Game To Benefit Paralyzed Passaic Sheriff's Officer Jackals Baseball Game To Benefit Paralyzed Passaic Sheriff's Officer
Jackals Baseball Game To Benefit Paralyzed Passaic Sheriff's Officer WOODLAND PARK, N.J. – Buy a ticket to the New Jersey Jackals game in Little Falls this Tuesday and you can help the family of a Passaic County sheriff’s officer who was severely injured in a motorcycle crash. Todd Kayal of Woodland Park was in intensive rehab in an attempt to get his arms and hands moving optimally after the April 11 crash left him paralyzed from the chest down. Kayal has had three critical surgeries to stabilize his cervical vertebrae. Colleagues, loved ones, friends and strangers have been trying to raise money to help his family with expenses -- which could easily excee…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Garfield Police Attend Special Session On Opioid Abuse Garfield Police Attend Special Session On Opioid Abuse Garfield Police Attend Special Session On Opioid Abuse
Garfield Police Attend Special Session On Opioid Abuse GARFIELD, N.J. -- Garfield police attended a special round table session on helping those struggling with addiction and trying to break the cycle of opioid abuse. Sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug Free NJ, the even was held Tuesday at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in Parsippany.

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