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About jwatrel

I am a free-lance writer and Blogger. I am the author of the book "Firehouse 101" (IUniverse.com 2005) part of trilogy of books centered in New York City. My next book "Love Triangles" is finished being edited and should be ready for release in the Fall. My latest book, "Dinner at Midnight", a thriller is on its last chapter. My long awaited book explains the loss of the 2004 Yankee game to Boston. I work as a Consultant, Adjunct College Professor, Volunteer Fireman and Ambulance member and Blogger. I have a blog site for caregivers called 'bergencountycaregiver', a step by step survival guide to all you wonderful folks taking care of your loved ones, a walking project to walk every block, both sides, of the island of Manhattan "MywalkinManhattan" and discuss what I see and find on the streets of New York and three sites to accompany it. One is an arts site called "Visiting a Museum", where I showcase small museums, historical sites and parks that are off the beaten track both in Manhattan and outside the city to cross reference with "MywalkinManhattan" blog site. Another is "DiningonaShoeStringNYC", featuring small restaurants I have found on my travels in this project, that offer wonderful meals for $10.00 and under. So be on the lookout for updates on all three sites and enjoy 'MywalkinManhattan'. The third is my latest site, "LittleShoponMainStreet", which showcases all the unique and independent shops that I have found on my travels throughout and around Manhattan. I have started two new blog sites for the fire department, one "EngineOneHasbrouck HeightsFireDepartmentnj" for the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department to discuss what our Engine Company is doing and the other is "BergenCountyFireman'sHomeAssociation" for the Bergen County Fireman's Association, which fire fighters from Bergen County, NJ, go to the Fireman's Home in Boonton, NJ to bring entertainment and cheer to our fellow brother fire fighters quarterly.

My Child and Myopia: what all parents should know about putting your child on the path to better eye health-NaturalVue

Please call the company on this product for more information. Continue reading

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PSE&G: Vegetation Management-Helping provide safe, reliable electric service

PSE&G: Vegetation Management https://nj.pseg.com/ https://nj.pseg.com/safetyandreliability/reliability/treetrimming/transmission Unlike the power lines you see next to your local roads, transmission lines are typically constructed on large metal poles or towers located within the Rights-of-Way (ROW) on PSE&G easements and company owned land. The … Continue reading

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Day Three Hundred and Seventy-Nine Exploring The Met at ‘Met After Hours’-A Caregivers Journey February 12th, 2026

Another perfect evening at the Met. Continue reading

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Day Three Hundred and Seventy-Seven Walking through Brooklyn in the Wintertime-A Caregivers Journey January 31st, 2026

There is nothing boring about Brooklyn, NY during the winter time. Continue reading

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Day Three-Hundred and Seventy-Three Walking through the Light show at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden- A Caregivers Journey January 4th, 2026

Sometimes all caregivers deserve a break from the realities of life! Continue reading

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Veolia: Winter Water Termination Program

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Arise/Standing Wheelchair-Phoenix Medical Systems

I have never seen anyone use this product but I think a lot of people will benefit from this product. Continue reading

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SNAP: Down to Earth Farmers Markets-You can shop at the Farmer’s Market with SNAP EBT

This is a nice system for people who live in ‘food deserts’. Continue reading

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The Hospital from Home Program at Hackensack Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ

This new innovative program I wanted to share with all the readers. I hope it helps. Continue reading

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Hey, Parents: Let’s learn how to Protect your Child-National Child Safety Council

Please talk to your child watch themselves and be aware of their surroundings. Continue reading

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