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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Pascack Valley, NJ
Breaking News
Missing River Vale dog Rico found in Woodcliff Lake Missing River Vale dog Rico found in Woodcliff Lake Missing River Vale dog Rico found in Woodcliff Lake
Missing River Vale dog Rico found in Woodcliff Lake YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A mixed German shepherd/golden retriever named Rico who went missing on Sunday was found this afternoon by a Woodcliff Lake landscaper — laying by the pool of a $2½ million home. He was dehydrated and bleeding, but he’s going to be OK, his owner, Elizabeth Garcia, told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Rico, moments after he was found (CLIFFVIEW PILOT photo) “He has excellent taste in homes,” said Garcia, a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker, “just like his mother.” A collar that Garcia embroidered for Rico did the trick, said the landscaper who found him and dialed the n…

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Monsey, NY
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Judge orders disbarred ex-NJ attorney to show why he’s still practicing Judge orders disbarred ex-NJ attorney to show why he’s still practicing Judge orders disbarred ex-NJ attorney to show why he’s still practicing
Judge orders disbarred ex-NJ attorney to show why he’s still practicing YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A lawyer who drew international acclaim for huge settlements for Holocaust survivors and South African apartheid victims, then later was disbarred for misappropriating their funds, has been ordered by a federal judge to show why he shouldn’t be held in contempt for still practicing law. Edward D. Fagan Edward D. Fagan has filed lawsuits on behalf of various people seeking reparations after being disbarred for unethical conduct three years ago, U.S. District Reggie B. Walton noted in his order. Fagan, who turns 60 next month, “cannot enter an appearance on beha…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Missing River Vale dog found Missing River Vale dog found Missing River Vale dog found
Missing River Vale dog found YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A mixed German shepherd/golden retriever named Rico who went missing on Sunday was found today, safe and sound, by a Woodcliff Lake landscaper. Rico before he bolted Rico was last seen heading north on Pascack Road in Hillsdale near Woodcliff Lake after he bolted on Sunday. He was wearing a red collar with his name and phone number embroidered on it, as well as a chain choker collar. “He is a little skittish initially but very friendly,” said owner Elizabeth Garcia of River Vale. The 3 1/2-year-old pooch was rescued at 12 weeks old along with two siblings.…

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Paterson, NJ
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Kerik to testify at trial, re-opening shady past with Clifton-based contractors Kerik to testify at trial, re-opening shady past with Clifton-based contractors Kerik to testify at trial, re-opening shady past with Clifton-based contractors
Kerik to testify at trial, re-opening shady past with Clifton-based contractors SPECIAL REPORT: Sometime next month, former NYPD Commissioner Bernard B. Kerik will be sprung from a federal penitentiary – not to go home to Franklin Lakes but to testify, under armed guard, at the perjury trial of two former friends whose Clifton-based contracting business played a prominent role in his fall from grace. Bernard Kerik (CLIFFVIEW PILOT exclusive photos) Federal prosecutors say Frank and Peter DiTommaso lied when they told a grand jury that their Interstate Industrial Corporation didn’t do free renovations on Kerik’s Riverdale (Bronx) apartment. Kerik contradicted tha…

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by Jerry DeMarco
West Milford, NJ
Breaking News
Former fugitive from Union City sentenced to four years in federal prison Former fugitive from Union City sentenced to four years in federal prison Former fugitive from Union City sentenced to four years in federal prison
Former fugitive from Union City sentenced to four years in federal prison YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Former fugitive Luis “Junito” Colon was sentenced  today to 48 months in federal prison today for buying more than $90,000 in pesticides and pesticide applicators from wholesale suppliers using stolen credit card and debit card account numbers.   Colon, 29, who is originally from Union City, previously admitted buying large quantities of pesticides using stolen credit and debit cards on the Internet or over the phone from companies located in Georgia, Texas and elsewhere. The pesticides were for commercial use and not terrorism, the government said. Investigato…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Winner of 2 free tickets to all-day Oktoberfest at Jersey Boys from Hillsdale Winner of 2 free tickets to all-day Oktoberfest at Jersey Boys from Hillsdale Winner of 2 free tickets to all-day Oktoberfest at Jersey Boys from Hillsdale
Winner of 2 free tickets to all-day Oktoberfest at Jersey Boys from Hillsdale CONTEST WINNER: The winner of two tickets to to eat and drink all day at Bergen’s largest Oktoberfest at Jersey Boys in New Milford this weekend is Kenneth Smith of Hillsdale. Smith won the CLIFFVIEW PILOT contest thanks to restaurant owner Tony DeMiglio, who selected a number at random that corresponded to Smith’s email entry. Only 225 tickets were printed up for the event, which will feature a variety of craft beers on tap, fresh-made bratwurst and three bands. Enjoy the games along with the food and drink Tickets go for $65 each in advance, $75 the day of the show. Jersey B…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Join Westwood couple in ‘Walk for Thought’ to raise brain injury awareness Join Westwood couple in ‘Walk for Thought’ to raise brain injury awareness Join Westwood couple in ‘Walk for Thought’ to raise brain injury awareness
Join Westwood couple in ‘Walk for Thought’ to raise brain injury awareness Jane Concato wasn’t sure she could run a support group for those who, like her, sustained a brain injury. But her husband, Joe, was pumped enough for both of them — and the Westwood couple now hopes their group will be their district’s top fund-raising team for the fifth straight year in this Saturday’s annual Walk for Thought. But they’ll need your help. Nearly 15,000 of 1.4 million people who sustain traumatic brain injuries each year are from New Jersey, according to the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. About 175,000 New Jerseyans in all live with the disabilities these injuries…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Midland Park firefighters pull wheelchair occupant from van in ditch Midland Park firefighters pull wheelchair occupant from van in ditch Midland Park firefighters pull wheelchair occupant from van in ditch
Midland Park firefighters pull wheelchair occupant from van in ditch YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A wheelchair-bound group home resident had to be extricated by Midland Park firefighters after the driver of a handicap-accessible overshot an unpaved parking area at a group home owned by the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat and the vehicle ended up in a ditch. CLIFFVIEW PILOT PHOTO and STORYby Boyd A. Loving Besides the driver, at least one wheelchair-confined group home resident was in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Damage was minimal to the van, which was removed by a flatbed tow truck. Responding were Midland Park police and firefighters a…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Car slams Ridgewood utility pole, driver seriously injured Car slams Ridgewood utility pole, driver seriously injured Car slams Ridgewood utility pole, driver seriously injured
Car slams Ridgewood utility pole, driver seriously injured YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Ridgewood police charged  driver who was seriously injured when his car slammed into a utility police on Van Emburgh Avenue near Allison Court with DWI and failing to maintain a lane. CLIFFVIEW PILOT PHOTO and STORYby Boyd A. Loving Ridgewood Fire Department personnel assisted in removing the driver from his Honda Accord, and also cleaned up a minor fluid spill caused by the crash, which occurred around 6 o’clock. The driver was taken to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood by members of the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps with the assistance of hospital param…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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Bergen County police pipes, drums headline rousing 20th anniversary concert Bergen County police pipes, drums headline rousing 20th anniversary concert Bergen County police pipes, drums headline rousing 20th anniversary concert
Bergen County police pipes, drums headline rousing 20th anniversary concert EXCLUSIVE: The Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County pulled out the stops (pun intended) for its 20th anniversary concert, staging its first-ever headlining performance at bergenPAC with a big assist from some out-of-town counterparts, a moving tribute to our armed forces and a few surprises from their local brethren in red. Celebrating the special occasion the way their city-based counterparts do — with a grand performance on a large stage — the Bergen’s Police Pipes and Drums made this year’s “tattoo” memorable from the start. Four Druid-like figures holding torches led the 50-plus ba…

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