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'Cherished' Trees On Hudson River Waterfront Being Removed After Falling Limbs Revealed Problems
The Cortlandt arborist and a certified independent expert found that the trees were "hollowed out" and could not be saved.

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The Cortlandt arborist and a certified independent expert found that the trees were "hollowed out" and could not be saved.

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