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.

Jerry DeMarco's Contributions

Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Bergen, Passaic Counting Point-In-Time Homeless Bergen, Passaic Counting Point-In-Time Homeless Bergen, Passaic Counting Point-In-Time Homeless
Bergen, Passaic Counting Point-In-Time Homeless Bergen and Passaic counties will participate in a statewide point-in-time count of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless on Jan. 27. Although figures show that homelessness is decreasing across the country, a newly approved federal funding package threatens the progress to end homelessness, advocates say. Fewer housing vouchers are pushing very low-income individuals and families to the brink of homelessness, they note. The advocates are planning to bring 300 people from New Jersey to an April 5 Congressional reception in Washington D.C. to push for increased federal funding for vouchers …

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Pascack Valley, NJ
Your Community
Hey, Bulldog Lovers: Valentine's Benefit Event Set In Westwood Hey, Bulldog Lovers: Valentine's Benefit Event Set In Westwood Hey, Bulldog Lovers: Valentine's Benefit Event Set In Westwood
Hey, Bulldog Lovers: Valentine's Benefit Event Set In Westwood WESTWOOD, N.J. -- A Valentine's-themed benefit to aid Mid-Atlantic Bulldog Rescue will be held in Westwood in Februaury. The non-profit organzation's Feb. 3 benefit takes place at Bibi'z Restaurant, 284 Center Ave., from 7-9 p.m. It will feature beer, wine, soda, hors h'oeuvres and raffles. Tickets are $50 each. TICKETS: [email protected] MORE INFO: http://midatlanticbulldogrescue.com/blog/

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by Jerry DeMarco
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Breaking News
Fairview Police Nab Egyptian National After Aborted Jewelry Store Robbery Fairview Police Nab Egyptian National After Aborted Jewelry Store Robbery Fairview Police Nab Egyptian National After Aborted Jewelry Store Robbery
Fairview Police Nab Egyptian National After Aborted Jewelry Store Robbery FAIRVIEW, N.J. -- Fairview police arrested an Egyptian national who they said pulled a knife on a local jewelry store owner in a failed robbery attempt. Officers caught 31-year-old Abraam Shaker across the border in North Bergen around noon Tuesday after the owner chased him off, Capt. Vincent M. Bellucci said. He was carrying a folding knife used in the attempted holdup, the captain said. Shaker was being held on $25,000 bail in the Bergen County Jail, charged with robbery and possession of a weapon.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Rye, NY
Breaking News
No injuries in Fairview apartment house dryer fire No injuries in Fairview apartment house dryer fire No injuries in Fairview apartment house dryer fire
No injuries in Fairview apartment house dryer fire Reports of a woman trapped in a Fairview basement fire proved unfounded, and a dryer blaze was quickly extinguished Tuesday afternoon, authorities told Daily Voice. The apartment house fire, reported at 4:22 p.m., kept Broad Avenue closed for about an hour, Deputy Police Chief Martin Kahn said. Emergency responders got everyone out, including the wheelchair-bound woman — who was in an apartment and not the laundry room, Kahn said. Firefighters contained the blaze to the dryer, he said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Breaking News
Fair Lawn Police Investigating Possible Burglary Make Pot Busts Fair Lawn Police Investigating Possible Burglary Make Pot Busts Fair Lawn Police Investigating Possible Burglary Make Pot Busts
Fair Lawn Police Investigating Possible Burglary Make Pot Busts FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- A Fair Lawn police officer investigating a possible burglary looked over a fence Tuesday afternoon to see a man running from an area home carrying pot that he'd just picked up, authorities told Daily Voice. Officers had arrested another man, 37-year-old Jose Malave of Haledon, on a Clifton warrant after finding him walking along southboundRoute 208, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. "He was sweating and acting suspicously," Metzler said, so officers doubled back after bringing to headquarters to check the area for another signs of a break-in. "We couldn't be sure w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Breaking News
No Injuries In Fairview Apartment Building Dryer Fire No Injuries In Fairview Apartment Building Dryer Fire No Injuries In Fairview Apartment Building Dryer Fire
No Injuries In Fairview Apartment Building Dryer Fire FAIRVIEW, N.J. -- Reports of a woman trapped in a Fairview basement fire proved unfounded, and a dryer blaze was quickly extinguished Tuesday afternoon, authorities told Daily Voice. The Broad Avenue (Route 9) apartment house fire, reported at 4:22 p.m., kept the highway closed about an hour, Deputy Police Chief Martin Kahn said. Emergency responders got everyone out, including the wheelchair-bound woman -- who was in an apartment and not the laundry room, Kahn said. No one was injured, he said. Firefighters contained the blaze to the dryer, the deputy chief said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Rochelle Park Police Rescue DWI Driver Who Fell Under Jeep's Wheel Rochelle Park Police Rescue DWI Driver Who Fell Under Jeep's Wheel Rochelle Park Police Rescue DWI Driver Who Fell Under Jeep's Wheel
Rochelle Park Police Rescue DWI Driver Who Fell Under Jeep's Wheel ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- A Rochelle Park man who'd been drinking fell under his Jeep and had to be extricated, police said. Officers responding to the 7:50 p.m. call Monday night on Oldis Street found the 58-year-old driver's right leg wedged under the tire of his 1998 Jeep, which was still in reverse, Detective Sgt. James DePreta told Daily Voice. The driver had gotten out to remove something that was blocking his driveway when he lost his balance and fell, DePreta said. Officers secured the vehicle and removed him with help from responding EMTs. The driver smelled of alcohol, so Officer J…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
High Winds Hitting Bergen, Passaic High Winds Hitting Bergen, Passaic High Winds Hitting Bergen, Passaic
High Winds Hitting Bergen, Passaic Another blast of frigid Arctic air was bringing winds with gusts upwards of 50 miles an hour to Bergen and Passaic counties Tuesday night into Wednesday, the National Weather Service warned. And with it: possible snow showers and squalls. Toppled trees and power lines could cause sporadic outages. A high-wind advisory was in effect in both counties Tuesday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday. Winds then will remain blustery though not as powerful during the day Wednesday. The service urged caution, particularly while driving. Experts also urged residents and business owners to secure trash a…

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Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Bergen Freeholder Felice: I Won't Seek A Third Term Bergen Freeholder Felice: I Won't Seek A Third Term Bergen Freeholder Felice: I Won't Seek A Third Term
Bergen Freeholder Felice: I Won't Seek A Third Term HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Bergen County Freeholder John Felice announced Tuesday that he won't seek re-election once his second term expires later this year. "It has been a great privilege to serve as a Freeholder over these past five years and I am pleased to have led a number of transformative changes that have been made by this board to better the quality of life for the residents of Bergen County," the River Edge Republican wrote. "My eagerness to serve the public in elected office has always been driven by bringing common sense and bipartisanship to governing and a more busin…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Bergenfield, NJ
Breaking News
Bergenfield Police Chase Dumont Man After Attempted Traffic Stop Bergenfield Police Chase Dumont Man After Attempted Traffic Stop Bergenfield Police Chase Dumont Man After Attempted Traffic Stop
Bergenfield Police Chase Dumont Man After Attempted Traffic Stop BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- A Dumont man jumped out of his car and fled into nearby backyards after Bergenfield police trid to stop him for a traffic violation, authorities said Tuesday. Joseph Billera, 31, was released on a court summonses charging him with resisting arrest, obstruction and illegal possession of a prescription drug, Capt. Mustafa Rabboh said. Officers tried stopping the car after spotting it in the area of Phelps Avenue and Chestnut Street just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Rabboh said. Billera then "pulled into his driveway, exited his vehicle, and fled on foot," the capt…

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