After a giant evergreen at Peter and Manelle Martino's home in Bay Ridge tipped to a precarious 45 degrees following last month's heavy rains, they donated it to the city, turning it into the official center of festivities outside the Market House.
Peter Martino said he consulted with tree surgeons about straightening the tree, but they predicted only about a 50 percent survival rate. Additionally, it would have taken plenty of work and equipment to repair, not to mention a support...
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