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East Flatbush street voted Greenest Block in Brooklyn

An East Flatbush block has won the title of the greenest in the borough for its lush plants and flowers. The top honor for the 22nd annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn competition went to East 25th Street,

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Aug 9, 2016, 10:17 PM

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