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
Fort Lee pedestrian killed Fort Lee pedestrian killed Fort Lee pedestrian killed
Fort Lee pedestrian killed YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A 65-year-old man struck by a car in Fort Lee died last night at Hackensack University Medical Center — the third pedestrian struck in the township over the past week and the first fatality, despite repeated urgings by police that people pay more attention walking AND driving. Gerard A. DeAngelis of Main Street was crossing Anderson Avenue between Jane Street and Catherine Street, near the Madonna Church, around 5:15 last night when a 1999 Toyota Corolla driven by 58-year-old Maria Ventura-Granados struck him, Fort Lee Police Chief Keith Bendul said this afternoon. …

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Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Spectacular Upper Saddle River fire not suspicious, prosecutor says Spectacular Upper Saddle River fire not suspicious, prosecutor says Spectacular Upper Saddle River fire not suspicious, prosecutor says
Spectacular Upper Saddle River fire not suspicious, prosecutor says EXCLUSIVE: An overnight fire that destroyed a recently-sold Upper Saddle River home doesn’t initially appear suspicious, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. A passing motorist summoned firefighters to the 40,000-square-foot house, on a dead-end cul-de-sace at 1 Sandstone Ridge, around 4:30 Friday morning. Upper Saddle River firefighters said heavy fire already was coming from the garage side of the 2½-story house when they went in. It rolled across the attic, forcing them out the front door, they said. The fire went to four alarms because of limited water su…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Former Dominican TV star gets prison in Bergen drug, money laundering ring Former Dominican TV star gets prison in Bergen drug, money laundering ring Former Dominican TV star gets prison in Bergen drug, money laundering ring
Former Dominican TV star gets prison in Bergen drug, money laundering ring EXCLUSIVE (ONLY ON CVP): An Hispanic TV celebrity who forfeited $3 million bail when she fled the U.S. after being charged in a major drug case will go to state prison for three years and must reimburse Bergen County $6,000 for the cost of extraditing her from the Dominican Republic. Seized last August after six years on the run, 28-year-old Yamilis Centeno-Rivera — formerly of Hackensack — pleaded guilty to a single count of drug possession with the intent to distribute. Under the terms of her plea deal, she will receive “three years flat” and must pay restitution to the county, Superior…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Rutherford, NJ
Breaking News
Ridgefield family honors mother, son killed in fire Ridgefield family honors mother, son killed in fire Ridgefield family honors mother, son killed in fire
Ridgefield family honors mother, son killed in fire EXCLUSIVE: The tragic fire that killed Jeralyn Scibetta and her 14-year-old son, Daniel, brought the family close for the holidays. They’re also talking of rebuilding their Ridgefield home. Son John Scibetta has returned to work, while his father, Ben, continues to go through procedures and therapy for his hand. Both were injured when they jumped from windows, along with John’s girlfriend, during the early-morning blaze on Nov. 17. Together, the family is trying to cope in ways that would make “Jeri” and Daniel proud. “These past holidays were rough for the family, for everyone,” Richar…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Judge blasts man in fight that broke ankle of girlfriend thrown off car Judge blasts man in fight that broke ankle of girlfriend thrown off car Judge blasts man in fight that broke ankle of girlfriend thrown off car
Judge blasts man in fight that broke ankle of girlfriend thrown off car ONLY ON CLIFFVIEW PILOT: A 22-year old man who broke his girlfriend’s ankle when she was thrown from her own car during an argument avoided jail time today in a plea agreement. However, Ricky McMillian of Paterson (top, right) received a reprimand from Superior Court Judge Edward Jerejian, who sentenced him to three years probation for third-degree aggravated assault. Superior Court Judge Edward Jerejian (PHOTO: Mary K. Miraglia) “You dragged her, breaking her ankle – for what?” the judge asked.  “Because you’re a man?  You could have killed her.” McMillian and his then-girlfriend wer…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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Lodi man convicted in child pornography case faces 10-year minimum Lodi man convicted in child pornography case faces 10-year minimum Lodi man convicted in child pornography case faces 10-year minimum
Lodi man convicted in child pornography case faces 10-year minimum YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Lodi man convicted by a federal jury in Newark today of child pornography charges is going to prison for at least 10 years. Martin Villalobos, 41, was found guilty of two counts of distribution of child pornography, two counts of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography following a one-week trial. U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler set sentencing for April 11. Sentences range from five to 20 years in federal prison — with a mandatory 10 years on the possession count. Unlike state sentences, federal terms must be served out…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
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Donovan appeal of Bergen sheriff’s contract has to wait until next week Donovan appeal of Bergen sheriff’s contract has to wait until next week Donovan appeal of Bergen sheriff’s contract has to wait until next week
Donovan appeal of Bergen sheriff’s contract has to wait until next week YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: An appeal by Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan of a judge’s order to pay pay wages negotiated with sheriff’s officers more than a year ago will have to wait at least until next week to move forward. Superior Court Judge Joseph Conte announced today that he hasn’t decided on Donovan’s request that he suspend his order so that the state Appellate Division can hear her request to overturn his order. Conte said he will issue his decision sometime next week. The motion to stay is a technical requirement that would allow Donovan’s appeal to move forward. Altho…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Kmart pays $302,500, agrees to monitoring, for expired baby formula, meds Kmart pays $302,500, agrees to monitoring, for expired baby formula, meds Kmart pays $302,500, agrees to monitoring, for expired baby formula, meds
Kmart pays $302,500, agrees to monitoring, for expired baby formula, meds YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Kmart agreed to pay the state of New Jersey $302,500 and donate $25,000 worth of infant formula after state authorities found the retail giant selling expired infant formula and non-prescription medications at 19 of its stores here, including some in Bergen and Passaic counties. In addition, Kmart will pay for continued unannounced state inspections and take steps to better inspect its merchandise, under a consent agreement with the state. Inspectors with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs reported finding 257 packages of infant formula and/or non-prescrip…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Federal indictment in Bergen-based bogus documents ring Federal indictment in Bergen-based bogus documents ring Federal indictment in Bergen-based bogus documents ring
Federal indictment in Bergen-based bogus documents ring YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A federal grand jury in Newark today indicted a 45-year-old California man who authorities say provided forms for a Bergen County-based ring that fraudulently obtained driver’s licenses for illegal aliens and other ineligible people. What began as a federal sweep in six states yesterday blossomed into a North Jersey roundup by State Police last June of 93 accused customers – more than two dozen from Bergen County – who bought driver’s licenses and U.S. visas from the ring. Some of those originally charged federally live in eastern Bergen County — Cliffside Park, Pa…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Suspect in Wyckoff thefts once connected to shooting of girl, 5 Suspect in Wyckoff thefts once connected to shooting of girl, 5 Suspect in Wyckoff thefts once connected to shooting of girl, 5
Suspect in Wyckoff thefts once connected to shooting of girl, 5 EXCLUSIVE: One of four men arrested by Wyckoff police in connection with a series of thefts has an extensive criminal history — including his suspected involvement in a 2010 shooting in Brooklyn that wounded three people, including the 5-year-old niece of an NYPD officer. The defendant, 26-year-old Adam Bilal (above, far left), was a suspect in the April 2010 shooting, which wounded two men and caught the girl in the crossfire. His mugshot was distributed throughout the New York City area, but he later was cleared. The 6-foot, 175-pound Bilal’s record also includes prior arrests for robbe…

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