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
Westwood woman, 52, struck by commuter train Westwood woman, 52, struck by commuter train Westwood woman, 52, struck by commuter train
Westwood woman, 52, struck by commuter train YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A 52-year-old Westwood resident was airlifted to Hackensack University Medical Center after she was struck by a commuter train at the NJ Transit station in Westwood this afternoon. Her condition couldn’t be determined tonight, authorities said. The 5-foot-2-inch woman was hit by part of the train — bound for Spring Valley from Hoboken — at 2:45 p.m., NJ Transit spokeswoman Courtney Carroll told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Police cleared Broadway so that HUMC medics could rush the woman to HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley, where AirMed One was waiting, just after 3:15. Initia…

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Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Bomb scare at Ridgewood park Bomb scare at Ridgewood park Bomb scare at Ridgewood park
Bomb scare at Ridgewood park YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: The Ridgewood Duck Pond was closed briefly today while members of the Bergen County Police Department’s Bomb Squad investigated the discovery of an unattended package — after which the unit raced to Westwood, where a K-Mart was evacuated following another report. The package was found in a wire-mesh trash can near a heavily used playground area around 1 o’clock. Ridgewood police closed the main entrance and evacuated everyone in and near the playground for about 45 minutes while the bomb squad did its work. Several BCPD patrol units were also on scene. The pack…

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Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Retraction expected in unfounded case of ‘suspicious men’ visiting NJ fire stations Retraction expected in unfounded case of ‘suspicious men’ visiting NJ fire stations Retraction expected in unfounded case of ‘suspicious men’ visiting NJ fire stations
Retraction expected in unfounded case of ‘suspicious men’ visiting NJ fire stations YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: The FBI has deemed a report of two “suspicious men” visiting fire stations in New Jersey no cause for concern, and the state agency that issued the alert is expected to issue a correction this afternoon, CLIFFVIEW PILOT has learned. UPDATE: State fire safety officials this afternoon confirmed an earlier report on CLIFFVIEW PILOT that two “suspicious men” visiting fire stations in New Jersey posed no threat, saying they have “no credible evidence that these individuals intended to do any harm.” READ MORE…. “We were advised that this incident was fully vetted by th…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
NJ settles first Sandy price-gouging suits for $46,000 NJ settles first Sandy price-gouging suits for $46,000 NJ settles first Sandy price-gouging suits for $46,000
NJ settles first Sandy price-gouging suits for $46,000 YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: State officials have secured the first two price-gouging settlements in the wake of Hurricane Sandy — one with a Clifton gas station — and said this morning that they expect more to follow. George’s Gulf in Clifton and a Lukoil station in Piscataway collectively will pay $46,000 to settle charges of excessively and unjustifiably raising gas prices during the state of emergency declared by Gov. Christie during the storm. They were among 24 businesses sued by Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and the State Division of Consumer Affairs on price-gouging charges. C.S…

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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Westwood car wash worker breaks leg caught in machine Westwood car wash worker breaks leg caught in machine Westwood car wash worker breaks leg caught in machine
Westwood car wash worker breaks leg caught in machine ANOTHER CVP EXCLUSIVE: A Westwood car wash employee was undergoing surgery for a severe compound fracture of his lower leg after his foot got caught in the machine this afternoon. The 27-year-old Emerson resident got tangled around 3:30 p.m. at Old Hook Car Wash on Bergenline Avenue, Westwood Police Chief Frank Regino told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Co-workers quickly freed him, but the victim had suffered a severe leg injury, the chief said. “He was conscious and alert when the ambulance took him to Hackensack University Medical Center,” said Regino, whose officers kept him apprised of events on…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen County gun buyback one of biggest in NJ Bergen County gun buyback one of biggest in NJ Bergen County gun buyback one of biggest in NJ
Bergen County gun buyback one of biggest in NJ YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Bergen County’s haul during this weekend’s gun buyback was 1,345 firearms surrendered — along with 55,000 rounds of ammo — one of the state’s highest totals to date, Sheriff Michael Saudino said today. The literal caliber of many of the weapons reflects the population of the county. The total included 10 assault weapons and scores of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The sheriff’s office also pulled in high-powered air rifles, flare guns and combat knives at 11 houses of worship where the event was staged countywide. STORY / PHOTOS: Mary K. Miraglia, CLIFFVIEW PILOT…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen emergency dispatchers honored at special ceremony Bergen emergency dispatchers honored at special ceremony Bergen emergency dispatchers honored at special ceremony
Bergen emergency dispatchers honored at special ceremony SHOUT OUTS: “You don’t nearly get the credit you deserve, but you do make a difference every day,” Capt. Mark Lepinski, communications director of the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center, told more than two dozen telecommunicators and radio technicians during a ceremony last night honoring their contributions. The event was part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, a time dedicated for citizens to thank those public safety professionals and volunteers who dispatch emergency service responders in times of need and crisis. These include 911 call-takers, dispatchers, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Be sure to arrive early for tonight’s 10-year remembrance for Fair Lawn Officer Mary Ann Collura Be sure to arrive early for tonight’s 10-year remembrance for Fair Lawn Officer Mary Ann Collura Be sure to arrive early for tonight’s 10-year remembrance for Fair Lawn Officer Mary Ann Collura
Be sure to arrive early for tonight’s 10-year remembrance for Fair Lawn Officer Mary Ann Collura If you are planning to attend tonight’s special, 10-year anniversary memorial service for Fair Lawn Police Officer Mary Ann Collura, be sure to get there early — as in: well before 5 o’clock. Each year a memorial is held on this date at that fateful spot, on the grounds of the Van Riper Ellis Broadway Baptist Church on River Road, where the popular officer was shot and killed coming to the aid of a fellow officer trying to arrest a murderous ex-con a decade ago. This year’s commemoration begins with a 5 p.m. wreath-laying at a memorialat Borough Hall (see statue, above), followed by a mar…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Teaneck, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen judge threatens to end low-bail ‘side deals’ Bergen judge threatens to end low-bail ‘side deals’ Bergen judge threatens to end low-bail ‘side deals’
Bergen judge threatens to end low-bail ‘side deals’ CVP EXCLUSIVE: Bergen County’s presiding judge served notice on area bail bondsmen to immediately stop what she described as “side deals” that enable the release of accused criminals at much lower bails than intended — or she’ll put an end to it herself. “They thwart the rules to stay in business, but it’s unacceptable,” Presiding Superior Court Judge Liliana DeAvila-Silebi said yesterday, while reinstating a $500,000 cash bail on an accused member of the notorious James Bond Gang. Hakeem Chance and his attorney, Vincent Basile, in Judge DeAvila-Silebi’s courtroom (STORY / PHOTOS: Mary K.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
Breaking News
River Vale joins Paramus as ‘Project Medicine Drop’ collector River Vale joins Paramus as ‘Project Medicine Drop’ collector River Vale joins Paramus as ‘Project Medicine Drop’ collector
River Vale joins Paramus as ‘Project Medicine Drop’ collector PUBLIC SAFETY: River Vale has joined Paramus as the Bergen-area sites for “Project Medicine Drop,” a state-sponsored program that allows you to safely dispose of unused prescription medications, no questions asked, 24 hours a day. The program helps keep prescription drugs from falling into the hands of those who might make them available for abuse, and prevents them from being flushed into the water supply or thrown into the trash where they could contaminate the environment, state Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa said. Chiesa and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs today announ…

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