David Gizinski

David Gizinski, 37, of Gizinski Construction, LLC, was arrested on February 16 and charged with Grand Larceny in the 3^rd degree, a class D Felony.

It is alleged that the defendant received $13,656 from a Grahamsville, NY, couple as a 50 percent down payment for a roofing job in November 2023. The victims were unable to contact Gizinski after he took their money, and he never started the work.

Gizinski was arraigned before Neversink Town Justice Michael Scagnelli and released on his own recognizance under New York State’s bail reform law. He is due back in the Town of Neversink Court on Tuesday, March 19, at 4 p.m.

Sheriff Mike Schiff urges citizens to screen contractors carefully before giving them money.

“Do your research, look at internet reviews and social media to see what other people’s experiences have been with a contractor that you are thinking of hiring," said Schiff. “If a contractor wants full payment in advance or asks you to give them a positive review before they even start the job, that’s a red flag."

Schiff asks anyone else who has been a victim of this contractor to call 845-794-7100.