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Construction Crook: Man Took Payment For Long Island Jobs He Didn't Finish, Police Say
A Hudson Valey man has been arrested on Long Island after he allegedly ran a construction company scam, taking customer’s money and leaving them high and dry, police said.
Westchester County resident Robert Stewart, age 39, of Harrison, was arrested in connection with his alleged schemes, Nassau County Police announced Thursday, Jan. 11.
According to police, Stewart, advertised himself as “Nxt Gen Construction” and took on construction jobs for at least two customers in Great Neck.
He allegedly received partial payments for the work and never completed them.
Additionally, the address …
Minimum Wage Increase In Westchester: Here's How Much It Will Rise As New Year Begins
As the New Year draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents that the state's minimum wage will increase as soon as the ball drops.
Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island will go up to $ 16 per hour, and $15 per hour for the rest of the state, Hochul reminded residents on Wednesday, Dec. 27.
Earlier Report - Minimum Wage To Go Up In New York: Here's When, How Much
Additionally, the minimum wage for home care aides will increase to $18.55 per hour in New York City, Westchester, and Lon…
New Update: 50 Cent Stops By Westchester Stew Leonard's, Meets With Fans, Officials
Elected officials, police, and fans had their chance to be star-struck when famous rapper 50 Cent made a stop at a Stew Leonard's location in Westchester to hold a signing event.
The 48-year-old acclaimed rapper stopped by Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Yonkers, located at 1 Stew Leonard Dr., on Thursday night, Dec. 28 to promote his cognac brand, Branson, and his champagne, Le Chemin du Roi.
Earlier Report - 50 Cent Holds Signing Event At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers
While there, 50 Cent met with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Westchester County Legislator Jam…
