Replacement of Lake Access Staircases at Saratoga Lake

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Several Saratoga Lake homeowners have been unable to access their private lakefront property for six years after the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) removed their staircases during a road project involving the construction of an emergency retaining wall on Route 9P. The staircases connected their homes to their docks and private lake access across the road. NYSDOT initially assured the homeowners that the stairs would be rebuilt, but they have not been replaced. The homeowners are pushing for the replacement of the stairs, which are essential for safety and access to their property. NYSDOT has offered compensation for the damages but denies responsibility for replacing the private improvements.