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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 .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.

The Department of Law & Public Safety Bergen County Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection: Know Your Rights

Posted on August 24, 2017 by jwatrel

Please call the Bergen County Office of Consumer Affairs if suspect fraud. Continue reading →

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MedlinePlus: Fitness, not fat, is key to post-stroke recovery

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jwatrel

This is an article given to us by a nutritionist who came to visit us. It from the National Institutes of Health/US National Library of Medicine. Fitness, not fat, is key to post-stoke recovery. People who exercised regularity before their attack … Continue reading →

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MedlinePlus: Better Diet, Longer Life

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jwatrel

A nutritionist who came to visit us this week gave us this article to help explain a healthy diet. This is taken from the National Institutes of Health/US National Library of Medicine article from MedlinePlus. Better Diet, Longer Life? A … Continue reading →

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Ridgewood, NJ Police Department: Telemarketing Fraud

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jwatrel

We had a visit from the Ridgewood Police Chief and this is some information from her talk on fraud. Telemarketing Fraud: When you send money to people you do not know personally or give personal or financial information to unknown … Continue reading →

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Ridgewood Police Department Ridgewood, NJ: Top 10 Safety Tips for Being Smart without being paranoid

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jwatrel

We had a visit from the police chief of the Ridgewood New Jersey Police Department and she gave our group advice on how to keep from being a victim of fraud. Top 10 Safety Tips for being smart without being … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Mental Health Cares: We can help you deal with Sandy Stress

Posted on August 14, 2017 by jwatrel

New Jersey Mental Health Cares: We can help you deal with Sandy Stress. Call: (866) 202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential information and referral TTY: (877) 294-4356/njmentalhealthcares.org We will help New Jersey residents who have ongoing Sandy stress get the assistance … Continue reading →

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DivorceCare: Divorce Support Group

Posted on August 11, 2017 by jwatrel

DivorceCare: Divorce Support Group Divorced? Separated? We can help; finding help, discover hope and experience healing. DivorceCare helps you recover from the pain of separation and divorce. About DivorceCare: DivorceCare is a network of 13,000+ churches worldwide equipped to offer … Continue reading →

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DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K): Divorce support group for children

Posted on August 11, 2017 by jwatrel

DivorceCare for Kids Divorce support group for children (DC4K) http://www.DC4K.org Tender Lives…Restored DivorceCare for Kids is a special group to help children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. At our weekly DC4K group, … Continue reading →

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Nar-Anon Offers HOPE for relatives and friends of Addicts: Nar-Anon is a twelve step self-help group for families and friends of addicts

Posted on August 7, 2017 by jwatrel

Affected by a loved one’s addiction? Nar-Anon offers HOPE for relatives and friends of addicts: Nar-Anon is a twelve step self-help group for families and friends of addicts. What is Nar-Anon…? Are you sick and tired of being sick and … Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Cheat Sheet to Cyber Safety: Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office

Posted on August 4, 2017 by jwatrel

A Parent’s Cheat Sheet to Cyber Safety: Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office facebook.com/BCPONJ twitter: @BCPONJ http://www.BCPO.net Tips & Info: 201-226-5532 Gurbir S. Grewal; Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Basic Risks & Dangers *Harassment and bullying episodes online and on Apps. *Sexually explicit … Continue reading →

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