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
Carload of diapers leads Rochelle Park police to two in credit card fraud Carload of diapers leads Rochelle Park police to two in credit card fraud Carload of diapers leads Rochelle Park police to two in credit card fraud
Carload of diapers leads Rochelle Park police to two in credit card fraud YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Bags and boxes of diapers piled to the roof line of a rental car caught a Rochelle Park patrolman’s attention — and led to the arrests of two Bronx men for credit card fraud. Officer Jared Shatkin was monitoring Route 17 traffic when he stopped a red Chevy with Pennsylvania license plates for tailgating Monday afternoon. Both the driver and passenger said they didn’t have kids or jobs, Detective James DePreta told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. “They said they were going to a bunch of baby showers,” he said. Several diaper bags in the bag seat each had cards in them, the det…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
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High-tech Fort Lee Communications Center speeds emergency response High-tech Fort Lee Communications Center speeds emergency response High-tech Fort Lee Communications Center speeds emergency response
High-tech Fort Lee Communications Center speeds emergency response SHOUT OUT: Modern technology meets ergonomic design at the new Fort Lee Communications Center, assisting dispatchers required to long shift during storms and other emergencies. Dispatchers can adjust their work stations and either sit, stand — or change back and forth, Police Chief Keith Bendul said. “This can be especially crucial when dispatchers are required to work extended hours such as during recent blizzards or other debilitating weather disturbances such as Super Storm Sandy,” he said. Each station consists of 10 computer screens always showing the needed 911 telephone system, C…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Sandy relief leaves second-home owners high and dry Sandy relief leaves second-home owners high and dry Sandy relief leaves second-home owners high and dry
Sandy relief leaves second-home owners high and dry A HOMEOWNER WRITES: While the recent passing of HR 3370 will slow the pain of insurance rate hikes for some, 17 months after Hurricane Sandy, it is in no way the end of the battle for many of us. Second homeowners and businesses were left out of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which presents more problems for the economy. If we walk away or lose our homes, our neighborhoods lose all the tax dollars we contribute to the towns for services we hardly even use. I’ve been paying taxes for schools, police and fire for 21 years. Then add in the loss of summer rentals in touris…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Five buildings destroyed in ‘jumping’ Paterson fire Five buildings destroyed in ‘jumping’ Paterson fire Five buildings destroyed in ‘jumping’ Paterson fire
Five buildings destroyed in ‘jumping’ Paterson fire UPDATE: Five buildings in Paterson were destroyed by a fast-moving, wind-swept blaze early today that drew firefighters from no fewer than 19 companies in Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties. Power was shut down to the area and roads closed. “The fire literally jumped from building to building on River Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues,” one firefighter said. “It’s going to be an extensive operation. We’re talking several hours.” The destroyed structures include a building that housed the Tropicana Go Go Bar, which was closed by a previous fire. The first building collapsed just …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
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Jurors return partial verdict in Englewood murder trial, back tomorrow Jurors return partial verdict in Englewood murder trial, back tomorrow Jurors return partial verdict in Englewood murder trial, back tomorrow
Jurors return partial verdict in Englewood murder trial, back tomorrow YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Jurors remained deadlocked this afternoon in the trial of a Brooklyn man charged with killing rapper Kampane, setting his body on fire in an empty Englewood house and then leaving the corpse in an SUV parked on a Paramus cul-de-sac. However, they cleared a co-defendant of a weapons offense and hindering the apprehension and prosecution of himself and the accused gunman, Randy Manning. Jurors deliberated for six days before returning not-guilty verdicts on weapons and obstruction charges against co-defendant Delroy Clarke in the killing of Rhian “Kampane” Stoute. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Mahwah police charge fugitive in DWI hit-and-run, assault on officers Mahwah police charge fugitive in DWI hit-and-run, assault on officers Mahwah police charge fugitive in DWI hit-and-run, assault on officers
Mahwah police charge fugitive in DWI hit-and-run, assault on officers YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A woman tried to take responsibility for a hit-and-run crash involving her fugitive boyfriend, who was drunk when Mahwah police found him, then kicked and spit at officers at headquarters, Chief James Batelli said this afternoon. A caller alerted police to the hit and run earlier today on Halstead Way, a cul-de-sac, after a car struck a tree and the driver took off, Batelli said. Responding officers almost immediately found a green Mercury parked on nearby Dodge Court with fresh front-end damage, the chief said. Andrea D’Anton (FACEBOOK photo) The owner, 23-yea…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Teaneck, NJ
Breaking News
Police investigate strong-arm robbery report on Teaneck Road Police investigate strong-arm robbery report on Teaneck Road Police investigate strong-arm robbery report on Teaneck Road
Police investigate strong-arm robbery report on Teaneck Road YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A 19-year-old Teaneck man was expected to talk with township detectives this afternoon about being jumped by two men who he said took his wallet and cellphone after throwing him to the ground. Detective Lt. Andrew McGurr said the victim told police he was walking south on Teaneck Road near the Bryant School around 10:15 last night when he saw one of the men, whom he thought he recognized. As they approached one another, a second man jumped out from behind a bush and both threw him to the ground, he told police. Then then fled with his valuables on Intervale Road, h…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Upper Saddle River police charge Fort Lee man in car scam Upper Saddle River police charge Fort Lee man in car scam Upper Saddle River police charge Fort Lee man in car scam
Upper Saddle River police charge Fort Lee man in car scam YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Fort Lee man being sought by Upper Saddle River police in a car sale scam was brought to the Bergen County Jail following his arrest last week in Spring Valley. According to Police Chief Patrick Rotella, 39-year-old Telly Farrow convinced the victim to buy various vehicles that he said he’d re-sell at his used car dealership in Hackettstown. They could then split the profits, the victim said Farrow told him. In exchange, Farrow offered to pay for the man’s new car and cover all insurance payments, the chief said. The victim completed the necessary applications,…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Mother, 90, in elder abuse case against Lodi fire marshal dies Mother, 90, in elder abuse case against Lodi fire marshal dies Mother, 90, in elder abuse case against Lodi fire marshal dies
Mother, 90, in elder abuse case against Lodi fire marshal dies YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A 90-year-old Lodi woman who Bergen County authorities said was the victim of elder abuse at the hands of her son died yesterday, a little over a year after the incident. Florence Wanco will be cremated, with no services planned, according to Santangelo Funeral Home in Lodi, which is handling the arrangements. Lodi Fire Marshal Paul Wanco, 58, is accused of deliberately leaving her lying on the floor in her own urine and feces for nearly 15 hours on March 5, 2013. Superior Court Judge Edward A. Jerejian said he will set a trial date next week. “The trial wil…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
Wallington police charge woman with stabbing boyfriend, spitting at officer Wallington police charge woman with stabbing boyfriend, spitting at officer Wallington police charge woman with stabbing boyfriend, spitting at officer
Wallington police charge woman with stabbing boyfriend, spitting at officer YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Bronx woman staying at a friend’s house in Wallington was arrested after police said she stabbed her boyfriend in the hand with a kitchen knife, then spit in an officer’s face and ripped out a camera in her holding cell. Police responding to a domestic call on Halstead Avenue found the 29-year-old victim from Queens sitting on the front steps, his hand wrapped in a towel, Wallington Detective Lt. Shawn Kudlacik told CLIFFVIEW PILOT this morning. Inside, “there was blood and vomit all over the floor and a door off its hinges,” Kudlacik said. Officer arrested 23-…

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