The Village of Asharoken has declined to accept $1 million in federal aid to fix a deteriorating sea wall, fueling concern from residents that the move could delay long-sought repairs.

The sea wall is about 1,000 feet long and holds back Long Island Sound from Asharoken Avenue. It was built in 1994 and has outlived its lifespan, village officials said. It has undergone millions of dollars in fixes over the past decade but now needs to be replaced.

Residents said they were hoping the $1 million would be used to make temporary fixes to reinforce the sea wall, but village officials said they are searching for other funding sources as they move closer to a plan to replace the entire structure.

Mayor Greg Letica said he will draft a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation t

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