Karen Savage
Jennifer Medina says recurring sewer backups in her Queens home are costing her family money and triggering asthma.
For some residents in a few neighborhoods, a rainy day brings the risk that sewage will flow back into their basements. The city has been working to address the issue, but the feds are demanding faster action.
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