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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.

GET HIP! When you can’t afford needed home improvements? It’s time to GET HIP!

Please call HIP for information on the program. Continue reading

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Bergen County ADRC Key Services Guide: LGBTQ Resources

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Bergen County ADRC Key Services Guide: Legal Assistance

Please call the above numbers to get more information on the program. Continue reading

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You’re Getting a new Medicare Card!

Please check out the Medicare website for more information on the Open Enrollment program. Continue reading

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Know your Rights: Gift Cards & Gift Certificates/Mail Order, Delivery of Household furniture & Refund Policy Disclosure/Credit Card Skimming

Please check the laws on gift cards and their expiration dates. Continue reading

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Guidelines for Interacting with people who are Deaf-Blind

One Hand Manual Alphabet is part of dealing with the Deaf and Blind. Continue reading

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Natural Gas Pipeline Safety

Please check with the PSE&G website for more information on this issue. Continue reading

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Important Natural Gas Safety Information: What everyone needs to know.

Please call PSE&G for Natural Gas Safety Information. Continue reading

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Faces of Influenza: Learn more about annual influenza vaccination.

Please check out the websites on the Influenza vaccination. Continue reading

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What you need to know if there is a gas leak.

Please check out the PSE&G website for when you may have an issue with gas leaks. Continue reading

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