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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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Breaking News
Partner of Port Authority bomb dog who died in WTC attacks retires after 34 years Partner of Port Authority bomb dog who died in WTC attacks retires after 34 years Partner of Port Authority bomb dog who died in WTC attacks retires after 34 years
Partner of Port Authority bomb dog who died in WTC attacks retires after 34 years TRIBUTE: It’s the final roll call today for a Port Authority Police veteran who made international headlines after his trusted partner — a bomb detection dog named Sirius — became the only canine to die in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. Lt. David Lim leaves the department after 34 years of distinguished service. He takes with him many fond — and some not-so-fond — memories. Sirius (ALL IMAGES: Courtesy PORT AUTHORITY PD) The morning of the attacks, Lim put Sirius in the basement kennel at Tower Two with the promise: “I’ll be back for you.” He then dashed to Tower One and ran u…

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Hackensack, NJ
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Freed after drug sweep, Hackensack ex-con bashes woman in head with hammer, police say Freed after drug sweep, Hackensack ex-con bashes woman in head with hammer, police say Freed after drug sweep, Hackensack ex-con bashes woman in head with hammer, police say
Freed after drug sweep, Hackensack ex-con bashes woman in head with hammer, police say YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Hackensack career criminal out on bail after police busted him in a citywide drug roundup earlier this year smashed a woman in the head with a hammer during an argument overnight in a seedy area of town, authorities said. The 49-year-old victim was having trouble seeing out of her right eye and had severe bruises on the side of her head after the 1:50 a.m. assault, Hackensack Police Director Michael Mordaga told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. She was sitting in a lawn chair outside 163 Central Avenue when she got into an argument with Larry Duiguid, 40, who lives up the block,…

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Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Breaking News
9/11 honor flag arrives in Jersey City for slain officer 9/11 honor flag arrives in Jersey City for slain officer 9/11 honor flag arrives in Jersey City for slain officer
9/11 honor flag arrives in Jersey City for slain officer TRIBUTE: The 9/11 U.S. Honor Flag was placed today amid the photos, flowers and other tributes to slain Jersey City rookie Police Officer Melvin Santiago at the department’s West District precinct after arriving at Newark International Airport from Dallas. The flag first flew during recovery operations at Ground Zero and has since traveled more than six million miles to honor fallen firefighters, police officers and members of the U.S. armed forces at more than 1,000 events. JCPD Melvin Santiago (CLIFFVIEW PILOT photo) It also flew aboard the final NASA space shuttle mission, circling t…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Police say Teaneck driver wanted on warrants had more than pills, nearly $10,000 in cash Police say Teaneck driver wanted on warrants had more than pills, nearly $10,000 in cash Police say Teaneck driver wanted on warrants had more than pills, nearly $10,000 in cash
Police say Teaneck driver wanted on warrants had more than pills, nearly $10,000 in cash YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Teaneck man wanted on warrants was carrying more than 110 pills and $9,874 in cash when a police sergeant who knew his driver’s license was suspended stopped him, authorities said this afternoon. Sgt. Seth Kriegel discovered two warrants out of Hackensack and one out of Teaneck after stopping a 2013 black Audi 8 being driven by 34-year-old Joseph T. Law at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and westbound Route 4 West yesterday afternoon, Police Chief Robert A. Carney said. After spotting a large bag of cash on the front seat, the sergeant obtained consent to se…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Hasbrouck Heights man charged in Sandy relief scam Hasbrouck Heights man charged in Sandy relief scam Hasbrouck Heights man charged in Sandy relief scam
Hasbrouck Heights man charged in Sandy relief scam YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Hasbrouck Heights landlord tried scamming Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funds by claiming properties he owns in Little Ferry and Rochelle Park as primary residences, state authorities said today. Magdi Mosaid, 55, of Hasbrouck Heights, was one of four people charged with theft by deception in alleged Sandy schemes. Authorities said Mosaid filed two fraudulent applications for Homeowner Resettlement grants funded through HUD and administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in connection with storm-damaged properties. The DCA flagged the appli…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Mahwah condos evacuated after car rams gas main Mahwah condos evacuated after car rams gas main Mahwah condos evacuated after car rams gas main
Mahwah condos evacuated after car rams gas main YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Residents of a Mahwah condo might be waiting awhile for gas service after a car struck a main leading to all of its meters, forcing an evacuation, police said this afternoon. The female driver was run off the road by another motorist at the intersection of Francis Court and Queens Road, off Franklin Turnpike, just after noon, Police Chief James Batelli told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. The 38-year-old woman, who lives in the complex, wasn’t injured, he said. Five buildings were evacuated, with roughly 150 people moved to the clubhouse, the chief said. Francis Court, Queens R…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Monsey, NY
Breaking News
ACLU threatens court fight against NJ county jails over inmate immigration detainers ACLU threatens court fight against NJ county jails over inmate immigration detainers ACLU threatens court fight against NJ county jails over inmate immigration detainers
ACLU threatens court fight against NJ county jails over inmate immigration detainers PUBLIC SAFETY: New Jersey’s ACLU chapter is urging authorities in all 21 counties not to honor federal immigration detainers, which it says aren’t legally binding, and is threatening to sue those who continue to do so. “Immigration detainers transfer the costs and responsibilities of immigration enforcement from the federal government to local jurisdictions, which lack the resources and authority to enforce immigration law,” ACLU-NJ notes. “New Jersey’s county jails should be on notice that immigration detainer requests do not give license to wrongfully hold someone without probable cause…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Englewood, NJ
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Lodi home invasion robbers tie up woman, son, take $27,000 watch, $7,000 cash Lodi home invasion robbers tie up woman, son, take $27,000 watch, $7,000 cash Lodi home invasion robbers tie up woman, son, take $27,000 watch, $7,000 cash
Lodi home invasion robbers tie up woman, son, take $27,000 watch, $7,000 cash YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Two home invasion robbers armed with handguns tied up two members of a Lodi family before fleeing with a $27,000 watch and $7,000 in cash from a home around the corner from the borough high school, police said this morning. A 17-year-old boy who got away flagged down a police car a block from the Putnam Street invasion just before 10:30 last night, Lt. Robert Salerno said. Officers found his 38-year-old mother and brother, 13, zip-tied in the house, Salerno said. All three were otherwise uninjured, he said. The robbers took off in a silver Ford, the lieutenant sa…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
5 Bergen home contractors among dozens cited for $1.3M in alleged violations 5 Bergen home contractors among dozens cited for $1.3M in alleged violations 5 Bergen home contractors among dozens cited for $1.3M in alleged violations
5 Bergen home contractors among dozens cited for $1.3M in alleged violations SHOUT OUT: As we hit the height of home improvement season, state Division of Consumer Affairs authorities have hit 68 contractors with violations, seeking a total of more than $1.3 million in civil penalties and consumer restitution. Five are in Bergen County — Brownies Tree Service in Garfield, Durango Travertine in Ridgefield, Medina Floor and Construction in Palisades Park, Agnello Construction in Mahwah and Home Care in Oakland (SEE LIST BELOW). The notices were filed based on complaints and referrals from consumers across New Jersey, state Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman sai…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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Head of NJ firefighters union blasts Christie mock pension movie trailer Head of NJ firefighters union blasts Christie mock pension movie trailer Head of NJ firefighters union blasts Christie mock pension movie trailer
Head of NJ firefighters union blasts Christie mock pension movie trailer A UNION PRESIDENT WRITES: After eating dinner in the woods of Connecticut where myself and many NJ firefighters give a week every summer at a camp for childhood burn survivors I was quickly sickened after watching Governor Christie’s latest Hollywood video. This Governor’s constant attacks on the men and woman who perform their duty day in and day out protecting the citizens of NJ must stop. The people of New Jersey deserve the truth, our pension system does work. It is sustainable, and public safety personnel are NOT the cause of the current pension situation. This video suggests more …

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