Residents still awaiting compensation 1 year after nearly 100 homes flooded with raw sewage in Queens

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Sunday, November 29, 2020

Residents still awaiting compensation 1 year after nearly 100 homes flooded with raw sewage

Saturday marks one year since 74 homes in South Ozone Park, Queens were flooded with raw sewage after a pipe crumbled.

SOUTH OZONE PARK, Queens (WABC) -- Saturday marks one year since 74 homes in South Ozone Park, Queens were flooded with raw sewage after a pipe crumbled.

Residents say they are still having a hard time getting compensated by the city.

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Mike Marza reports on the sewage issue in Queens.

A rally was held Saturday afternoon to voice their grievances with the city comptroller's office, alleging that it has been very difficult for them to file claims.

The residents want a city oversight hearing on the issue.

Eyewitness News reached out to the city comptroller's office for comment, but have not heard back.

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