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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.

Additional Coronavirus Information and Resources-NJ Department of Health

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Clean Hands/Stop Germs! Wash your hands!

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COVID-19-Coronavirus Disease: Stop the Spread of Germs

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CDC-Center for Disease Control: Facts about COVID-19

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Project Child Find: Is a Child in your life Developing Differently or having leanring Problems?

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Maywood, NJ Police Department First in the Country to offer FREE Scent Collection Kits to At-Risk/Disabled Residents

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Alliance for Positive Change: Willow @ The Alliance

This program opens and closes so please call their number for more information. Continue reading

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Go Go Grandparent: Get a ride with Lyft or Uber without a Smartphone!

This is a solution for those of you who don’t use cell phones to call for a ride. Continue reading

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Peace of Mind with Lifeline

Peace of Mind with Lifeline https://www.lifeline.philips.com/ *Peace of Mind for you and your family *Support when no one else can be there-24 hours a day *Prompt help at the push of a button *Allows you to remain safe at home … Continue reading

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Concerned About Public Benefits & Immigration? NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs

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