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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Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Tick-Tock Diner manager indicted in murder-for-hire plot Tick-Tock Diner manager indicted in murder-for-hire plot Tick-Tock Diner manager indicted in murder-for-hire plot
Tick-Tock Diner manager indicted in murder-for-hire plot YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A state grand jury today indicted the former manager of Clifton’s Tick Tock Diner on charges of trying to hire a hit man to kill his uncle. Georgios Spyropoulos, 45, planned to have his uncle tortured, robbed and killed for a large amount of money he believed he kept in a safe, the indictment returned by a grand jury in Trenton alleges. It charges him with conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, attempted robbery and a trio of weapons charges. Alexandros Sgourdos, who manages the family’s 8th Avenue diner in Manhattan and co-owns both eateries, was the tar…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Mahwah detective solves string of car burglaries Mahwah detective solves string of car burglaries Mahwah detective solves string of car burglaries
Mahwah detective solves string of car burglaries YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Mahwah detective cracked a series of car burglaries, leading to charges against a career criminal arrested by police in Summit. The cars, parked on Brookwood Drive and Aspen Court, were burglarized the night of Oct. 16 into the 17th. Taken were wallets, credit cards, idenfication, a GPS unit, an iPod Touch, power tools and loose change, Police Chief James Batelli said. Jason Madrey (MUGSHOT: Courtesy MAHWAH PD) “All of the vehicles were unlocked,” Batelli said early this afternoon. “It was believed [he] was looking for. key fobs in order to steal the vehicles.”…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Cliffside Park man likely headed to trial in in killing of World War II vet, 88 Cliffside Park man likely headed to trial in in killing of World War II vet, 88 Cliffside Park man likely headed to trial in in killing of World War II vet, 88
Cliffside Park man likely headed to trial in in killing of World War II vet, 88 EXCLUSIVE: A trial grows more likely for a Cliffside Park man whose agreement to serve 27 years in prison for killing an 88-year old World War II veteran during a burglary was nullified by a judge who said the victim’s family deserves a harsher sentence. Edwin Estrada, 22 (above), could face life in prison if convicted. Defense attorney John Pieroni said this week that he still hoped to strike a plea agreement with prosecutors. However, First Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor John Higgins told CLIFFVIEW PILOT there would be “no deal” and that he’s ready to try the case. Pieroni origina…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
Breaking News
Woodcliff Lake family displaced by house fire Woodcliff Lake family displaced by house fire Woodcliff Lake family displaced by house fire
Woodcliff Lake family displaced by house fire YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Woodcliff Lake family of four was displaced by a fire that did significant damage to the side and master bedroom of their house last night. No injuries were reported. The Werimus Road family was temporarily staying at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton until other arrangements could be made, borough Fire Chief Jared Shapiro said. “We believe the fire started from the flue heating up over time from a wood burning heater,” Shapiro told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. “The fire started between the first and 2nd floor of the residence and followed the flue pipe outside, causing both inter…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
‘Fugitive Safe Surrender’ program begins today in North Jersey ‘Fugitive Safe Surrender’ program begins today in North Jersey ‘Fugitive Safe Surrender’ program begins today in North Jersey
‘Fugitive Safe Surrender’ program begins today in North Jersey SHOUT OUT: From today though Saturday, thousands of non-violent offenders wanted on outstanding warrants from throughout the state can make good on their debts to society — no questions asked — by showing up at a Jersey City church. “Fugitive Safe Surrender-North Jersey” is operating at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, 661 Montgomery Street, Jersey City. Those wanted for non-violent offenses who turn themselves in will be transported across the street to the Jersey City Armory, where their cases will be handled with the help of Superior Court and municipal court judges, as well as pros…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Fugitive caught in Cliffside Park street kidnapping Fugitive caught in Cliffside Park street kidnapping Fugitive caught in Cliffside Park street kidnapping
Fugitive caught in Cliffside Park street kidnapping YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: An extradition hearing was being scheduled for a Bronx fugitive arrested in New York yesterday in connection with the September abduction of a Cliffside Park man. Port Authority police grabbed Basilio Garcia in the Bronx’s sprawling 43rd precinct on Sunday, borough Detective Sgt. Michael Giampietro told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Luis A. Brea, Anthony A. Espinal-Inoa (MUGSHOTS: Courtesy BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF) Garcia was wanted in the Sept. 2 abduction of a 36-year-old borough man from Main Street in what police said was a failed attempt to collect a debt. Charges against…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Breaking News
All clear after threat forces Glen Rock school evacuation All clear after threat forces Glen Rock school evacuation All clear after threat forces Glen Rock school evacuation
All clear after threat forces Glen Rock school evacuation UPDATE: Following a search of more than an hour, the Alexander Hamilton Elementary School in Glen Rock was given the all-clear, and authorities began searching the parking lot, after a phoned-in threat forced the school’s evacuation this afternoon. Hamilton students were dismissed from the Academy of Our Lady School beginning at 2 p.m., while all other borough schools continued operations under “shelter-in-place” mode. Meanwhile, Election Day voting was temporarily suspended. The Glen Rock Middle School on Hamilton Avenue was also closed during the search. Voters were redirected to Boroug…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Teaneck, NJ
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by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Breaking News
Lodi High School students dismissed after bogus gun report prompts lockdown, search Lodi High School students dismissed after bogus gun report prompts lockdown, search Lodi High School students dismissed after bogus gun report prompts lockdown, search
Lodi High School students dismissed after bogus gun report prompts lockdown, search UPDATE: An anonymous tip of a student entering Lodi High School with a gun proved unfounded, following a lockdown that ended with the frisking and early dismissal of all students, parents told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Children were released for the day, one classroom at a time, beginning just after noon. Parents were lined up in cars around the block, while many stood in front of the school, waiting for their youngsters. BULLETIN: The Alexander Hamilton Elementary School in Glen Rock was evacuated and an extensive search launched by police following a phoned-in threat early this afternoon. R…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Prosecutor: Garden State Plaza shooter used rifle similar to AK-47 Prosecutor: Garden State Plaza shooter used rifle similar to AK-47 Prosecutor: Garden State Plaza shooter used rifle similar to AK-47
Prosecutor: Garden State Plaza shooter used rifle similar to AK-47 YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: The body of  20-year-old Teaneck man wanted in a shooting that trapped customers and workers for hours at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus last night was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the  head — and the gun across his chest — in a remote area of the mall around 3:20 a.m., Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli told CLIFFVIEW PILOT this morning. Richard Shoop, a 5-foot-10-inch former pizza deliveryman who had a small online modeling portfolio and abused Ecstasy in its purest form, left behind a note at his parents’ home that “suggested that somet…

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