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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.

What you can do to prevent falls

Please reach out to the CDC website for more information on fall prevention. Continue reading

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PSE&G: Home Energy Assessment of your home

Please call PSE&G for more information on their Home Assessment program. Continue reading

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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program-State of New Jersey (LIHWAP)

Please contact the NJ State Department of Consumer Affairs or check out the links attached to the blog. Continue reading

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COVID 19 Vaccine Quick Facts

Please check out the NJ Department of Health on their website for more information on COVID-19. Continue reading

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Three Reasons to Schedule your COVID-19 Booster Today-NJ Health

Please think about protecting yourself and getting a booster after your first two shots. Continue reading

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How to Avoid a Scam

Please check the FTC website for information on Fraud Alerts. Continue reading

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Home Repair Scams: Federal Trade Commission

Please check out the FTC Fraud Alert site for more information on Home Repair Scams. Continue reading

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How to stop unwanted calls: ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Please check out the FTC website on reporting fraud. Continue reading

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Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP): State of New Jersey Department of Human Services

Please call the PASP for more information on their programs. Continue reading

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The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program-iCanConnect/NJ

Please call the NJ Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities at the College of New Jersey for more information. Continue reading

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