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Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber flies off the wing of Placid Lassie, two of the D-Day Squadron of C47s. ©Mark D Phillips

D-Day comes to Brooklyn

By Mark D Phillips May 18, 2019 News & Stories Comments are Disabled

On Saturday, May 18, Brooklynites will see the entire D-Day Squadron fly in formation from Oxford, CT and around the Statue of Liberty.

Jean Fruth, one of today's pre-eminent baseball photographers, and retiring National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum president, Jeff Idelson, announced the launch of Grassroots Baseball - a program dedicated to promoting and celebrating the amateur game around the globe, with a focus on growing interest and participation at the youngest levels.

Grassroots Baseball takes to Route 66

By Mark D Phillips April 29, 2019 Photography Comments are Disabled

When two people you highly admire come together with a dream journey down Route 66, all you can do is say “I can’t wait to see their results.” Jean Fruth, one of today’s pre-eminent baseball photographers, and retiring National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum president, Jeff Idelson, launched Grassroots Baseball – dedicated to celebrating the amateur game.

Saving the history of Gowanus: 15 sites that require designation

By Mark D Phillips May 22, 2018 News & Stories Comments are Disabled

The Gowanus Landmarking Coalition unveiled its new website regarding the city’s Gowanus rezoning plan. The website can be found at: www.gowanuslandmarks.org The new site highlights the Coalition’s priority list of fifteen sites and small districts in Gowanus that warrant official designation by the City of New York. Having waited more […]