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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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Hackensack Authorities Investigate Playground Fire Hackensack Authorities Investigate Playground Fire Hackensack Authorities Investigate Playground Fire
Hackensack Authorities Investigate Playground Fire HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Hackensack firefighters quickly doused a blaze Tuesday in the side yard of a city apartment building. Hackensack police and fire inspectors were investigating the blaze at 50 Anderson Street. 1st Platoon responded and Engine 4 quickly knocked down the flames, Fire Lt. Justin Derevyanik said.

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Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Police: Woman Who Tried Paying GWB Toll With Bogus Bills Had Heroin, Knife Police: Woman Who Tried Paying GWB Toll With Bogus Bills Had Heroin, Knife Police: Woman Who Tried Paying GWB Toll With Bogus Bills Had Heroin, Knife
Police: Woman Who Tried Paying GWB Toll With Bogus Bills Had Heroin, Knife FORT LEE, N.J. -- A Connecticut woman who tried paying the George Washington Bridge toll with a trio of counterfeit $10 bills had more than 40 envelopes of heroin, more bogus cash and a large knife in her car, authorities said. Willow A. Martin, 19, didn't have a driver's license and smelled of burnt marijuana when officers approached her, the Port Authority's Joseph Pentangelo told Daily Voice. She also tossed a small bag she pulled from her pocketbook on the back seat, he said. It contained 10 envelopes of heroin and drug paraphernalia, Pentangelo said. Officers found five counterfeit t…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Rutherford, NJ
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East Rutherford Daisy Girl Scouts Cross Bridge To Brownies East Rutherford Daisy Girl Scouts Cross Bridge To Brownies East Rutherford Daisy Girl Scouts Cross Bridge To Brownies
East Rutherford Daisy Girl Scouts Cross Bridge To Brownies EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- East Rutherford’s Daisy Girl Scout Troop 96872 held its "Bridging to Brownies" ceremony over the weekend. A symbolic foot bridge was placed in front of the gazebo Saturday on Railroad Avenue and Everett Place where the Girl Scouts had recently planted flower boxes and flowers. Each of 14 girls crossed over the foot bridge, where a family member removed the Daisy tunic and troop leaders bestowed the Brownie sash, acknowledging that they are now Girl Scout Brownies. The girls also received their bridging certificates and rainbow bridging patches, as family…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Rockland Classic Car Enthusiasts Aid Pascack Valley American Legion Rockland Classic Car Enthusiasts Aid Pascack Valley American Legion Rockland Classic Car Enthusiasts Aid Pascack Valley American Legion
Rockland Classic Car Enthusiasts Aid Pascack Valley American Legion American Legion Post 162 of Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake and Old Tappan, Commander Phil Langner collected a $500 donation from the Rockland Rodders Association to help homeless veterans. Donations are used to provide warm clothing and emergency funds for food to recipients designated by the Bergen County Tracers Program of the Division of Veteran Services in Hackensack. The Association, a community car appreciation organization -- whose members include Post Commander Phil Langner -- raises money for various charities. It also holds a "cruise" event every Friday night at the field nex…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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Paterson Doctor Agrees To License Suspension Amid Groping Charges Paterson Doctor Agrees To License Suspension Amid Groping Charges Paterson Doctor Agrees To License Suspension Amid Groping Charges
Paterson Doctor Agrees To License Suspension Amid Groping Charges PATERSON, N.J. -- A Paterson internist who authorities said "subjected female staff and patients to unwanted groping and sexual comments" agreed to a temporary suspension of his medical license. Dr. Alex Sarkodie agreed to the temporary license suspension shortly after state authorities filed a complaint with the Board of Medical Examiners alleging "gross or repeated malpractice and professional misconduct that turned his patients and staff into victims of sexual abuse," acting New Jersey Attorney General Robert Lougy. “Patients who turn to their doctors for medical care…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Mahwah DWI Driver, 69, Who Hit Cars 'Thought They Were Trees' Mahwah DWI Driver, 69, Who Hit Cars 'Thought They Were Trees' Mahwah DWI Driver, 69, Who Hit Cars 'Thought They Were Trees'
Mahwah DWI Driver, 69, Who Hit Cars 'Thought They Were Trees' MAHWAH, N.J. -- An intoxicated 69-year-old Mahwah woman struck seven parked cars in her condominium complex with her sedan overnight Monday, then parked in front of her home and went inside, police said. Ellen M. Keiser told responding officers just after 2 a.m. that she thought she'd hit trees, and not cars, and "may have fallen asleep," Police Chief James Batelli told Daily Voice. Her 2013 Hyundai had extensive driver’s front and side damage, the chief said. Seven other cars in a row were also damaged, he said. "During the conversation, Officer [Keith] Iorio detected an od…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Bogota's St. Joseph Academy Graduates Make Ceremony Special Bogota's St. Joseph Academy Graduates Make Ceremony Special Bogota's St. Joseph Academy Graduates Make Ceremony Special
Bogota's St. Joseph Academy Graduates Make Ceremony Special BOGOTA, N.J. -- Clad in white and green, 29 eight-graders were graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Bogota. Loved ones and friends applauded the graduates in St. Joseph's Church on Friday. Olivia Toutounjian gave the welcoming address, and Marianne Caoile delivered the opening prayer. The three students with the highest grades -- Stephanie Doyle, Nicholas Munno and head of her class Elana Lane -- talked of how their apprehension entering school disappeared. Principal James Newman presented the 2016 graduating class to Frt. Timothy Graff, who awarded the diplomas. After awards and schola…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Fairview Boy, 6, With Aging Disorder Becomes Fire Chief For Day Fairview Boy, 6, With Aging Disorder Becomes Fire Chief For Day Fairview Boy, 6, With Aging Disorder Becomes Fire Chief For Day
Fairview Boy, 6, With Aging Disorder Becomes Fire Chief For Day FAIRVIEW, N.J. -- Young Diego Estrada of Fairview was enjoying his promotion as honorary borough police chief for a day earlier this month when he said he always wanted to be firefighter. On Sunday he got his wish. Diego, who has an incurable blood disease that makes his body age rapidly, captured countless hearts while wearing police dress blues during Bergen County's Police "Chief for a Day" event on June 3. On Sunday, the 6-year-old first grader donned fire gear with his name on it. "We caught wind of it when he said he wanted to be fireman," said firefighter Shawn …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
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Harrington Park 3/4 Grade Team Wins Northern Valley Baseball Crown Harrington Park 3/4 Grade Team Wins Northern Valley Baseball Crown Harrington Park 3/4 Grade Team Wins Northern Valley Baseball Crown
Harrington Park 3/4 Grade Team Wins Northern Valley Baseball Crown HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- The Harrington Park Athletics won the 3/4 Grade Northern Valley Baseball League championship by topping the Harrington Park Orioles, 7-5. Captain Matthew Regnahan, 10, started Saturday's game and threw two shutout innings for the Athletics, then took off his jersey and gave it to a substitute because he had to leave for a prior commitment. The Athletics also defeated Norwood and Northvale on their way to the title.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgewood, NJ
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Police Arrest Man With Explosives, Guns Going to L.A. Pride Parade Police Arrest Man With Explosives, Guns Going to L.A. Pride Parade Police Arrest Man With Explosives, Guns Going to L.A. Pride Parade
Police Arrest Man With Explosives, Guns Going to L.A. Pride Parade Authorities in California said they arrested a man who sources said was headed to Sunday's Los Angeles Pride Parade with explosive powder, assault weapons and a camouflage outfit, according to multiple news reports. Officers responding to a prowler call around 5 a.m. Sunday found the suspect and the car -- loaded with weapons, ammo and an ingredient that could be used to create a pipe bomb, the Los Angeles Times reported. It had Indiana license plates, the report said. A Santa Monica police spokesman said authorities “were not aware of what the suspect’s intentions were at this point.” &…

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