POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (April 30, 2026) – New York State Senator Rob Rolison (District 39) has sent a letter to Attorney General Letitia James urging immediate action to resolve ongoing litigation tied to a partially collapsed stone wall and long-closed sidewalk along West Main Street (Route 9D) in the Village of Wappingers Falls. The sidewalk has remained closed since the wall was damaged in 2020, creating what local residents and business owners describe as a persistent and dangerous condition in a heavily trafficked area.

“Since taking office in 2023, I have engaged in multiple discussions with stakeholders, previously sent correspondence and continue to hear from residents, business owners and constituents who travel through the Village, who are frustrated by the lack of progress,” reads the letter. “As the State Senator representing this community, I take those concerns seriously and urge prompt action to prevent a potential tragedy.”

Since taking office in 2023, Senator Rolison has engaged with stakeholders, sent prior correspondence, and consistently advocated for a resolution to restore safe pedestrian access. In his latest letter, he requested a formal update from the Attorney General’s Office, which is representing the New York State Department of Transportation in the matter, including the status of litigation, anticipated next steps, and a timeline for moving the case forward.

Senator Rolison emphasized the urgency of resolving the issue before a preventable accident occurs and reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for timely infrastructure repairs and public safety across the district.