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West Nyack Contractor Took Payment, Didn't Do Work In Ramapo, DA Says
WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- A West Nyack contractor was charged with grand larceny after taking a Ramapo woman's money to pave her driveway and then not doing the work, according to the Rockland County District Attorney's Office.
Markeen Coursar, 42, who operates C&M Paving, took $2,800 from the woman to pave her driveway and then failed to perform the work or give her a refund, said District Attorney Thomas Zugibe.
“While the vast majority of local contractors are honest, there are scam artists out there,” said Zugibe. “Consumers must be cautious when hiring a contractor. To avoid being a vict…
Haverstraw RiverArts Fundraiser Includes Mural Unveiling, Exhibit
HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Art lovers will want to check out the area's creative and talented artists during a special fundraising event on Sunday, Nov. 20, to benefit the Haverstraw RiverArts.
The event, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Union Restaurant and Bar Latino, will include a mural unveiling and art exhibit. Artwork will be provided by the Rockland Community College continuing education students.
Haverstraw RiverArts, a volunteer arts organization, empowers the Hudson Valley community and beyond to create and envision art that transforms spaces, encourages cross-cultural dialog, and fosters commu…
Man, 24, Driving Erratically In Yorktown Was Drunk, Police Say
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A Yorktown Heights man was charged with drunk driving after being stopped for driving erratically on Wednesday, according to Yorktown Police.
Stephen F. Meyer, Jr., 24, was arrested after an officer saw him swerving on the roadway, crossing the double yellow line and driving onto the shoulder of the road around 3:30 a.m. on Crompond Road, police said.
During an investigation Meyer was found to be driving at twice the legal limit at 0.18 percent, police said. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, …
