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A reminder of self-evident truths
As part of nationwide events commemorating the Fourth of July, several
Queens institutions are holding public readings of the Declaration of
Independence — the document that announced to the whole world our great
experiment in democratic government.
When you read or hear the Declaration of Independence, you understand
that it represents much much more than government. It is the guiding standard
upon which the American way of life has been based for nearly 2 ½ centuries.
While its core principles have yet to truly be fulfi lled, it reminds us of everything
we aspire to as Americans, along with our mutual responsibilities to
protect each other’s inalienable rights.
Here are just some of the key points of the Declaration of Independence —
points which are especially true in today’s turbulent times.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that
among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — Th at to secure
these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers
from the consent of the governed — Th at whenever any Form of Government
becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish
it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles
and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely
to eff ect their Safety and Happiness….
“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in
General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world
for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the
good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, Th at these united
Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that
they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political
connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to
be totally dissolved. ... And for the support of this Declaration, with a fi rm reliance
on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other
our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”
As we celebrate Independence Day next week, let us not forget what our
Founding Fathers draft ed 241 years ago. Let us always work together toward
fulfi lling the promise of equality under the law. Let us also reaffi rm our commitment
to protecting individual liberties and the ability for each American
— regardless of where they’re from — to live the life they want to lead.
Aft er all, the American way of life is only as strong as our commitment to
defending it.
STORY: New outdoor beer garden at Long Island City hotel is open to
the public
SUMMARY: As a part of their expansion, the Ravel Hotel in Long
Island City added a restaurant called Estate Garden Grill and beer
garden that are open to the public.
REACH: 26,570 people (as of 6/26/17)
Publisher & E ditor Victoria Schneps-Yunis
Co-Publisher Joshua A. Schneps
Associate Publisher Bob Brennan
E ditor-In-Chief Robert Pozarycki
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Suzanne Monteverdi
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Assistant to Publisher Deborah Cusick
Classified Manager Celeste Alamin
Controller Maria Valencia
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