Wishing All Our Readers A Happy And Safe Independence Day
Posted By Sheepshead Bites On July 4, 2014 @ 9:05 am In Opinion | No Comments
John Trumbull’s famous painting showing the Declaration of Independence’s drafting committee presenting its work to the Congress. Source: Wikipedia
The staff of Sheepshead Bites and Bensonhurst Bean wishes all its readers a happy and safe Independence Day, a.k.a., the holiday Ned likes to refer to as [1] “the day the colonies outgrew their British britches and threw on some American denim.”
Whatever you may end up doing today — and from the look of the weather outside, going to the beach does not appear to be any of those things — please take a moment’s pause to consider the freedoms we Americans enjoy, particularly in contrast with other not-so-free nations, and let us be grateful to those who have sacrificed so much in order to ensure that we remain free.
Just a few reminders: On July 4, all subways, buses and the Staten Island railway operate on a Saturday schedule [2]. There will be no alternate side of the street parking today, and no meters.
Stay safe and Happy Fourth everyone! We’ll be back on Monday.
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[1] Ned likes to refer to as: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/07/happy-independence-day-2010/
[2] operate on a Saturday schedule: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2014/06/b-q-f-line-subway-service-advisories-630-742014/
[3] Happy Independence Day!: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/07/happy-independence-day-2/
[4] Where Can I Barbecue In New York City?: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2010/07/where-can-i-barbecue-in-new-york-city/
[5] Thursday: Alternate Side Parking And Meter Rules Suspended In Observance Of Independence Day: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/07/thursday-alternate-side-parking-and-meter-rules-suspended-in-observance-of-independence-day/
[6] Photos: Be Proud Foundation’s Passover Food Distribution Event Helps Hundreds: http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2013/03/photos-be-proud-foundations-passover-food-distribution-event-helps-hundreds/
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