Broome County Contractor Convicted of Grand Larceny

A Broome County jury has found a local contractor guilty of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree after a trial that wrapped up this week in county court.

Jury Convicts Contractor in Broome County Larceny Case

According to Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti, 51-year-old Timothy E. Hoose Sr. of Berkshire was convicted following a jury trial held before Judge Carol A. Cocchiola in Broome County Court.

Case Centers on Garage Construction Project in Windsor

The conviction stems from events that took place between September 2023 and January 2024 in the Town of Windsor. Prosecutors said Hoose, doing business as H&H Contracting, agreed with a homeowner to build a garage on the victim’s property.

Down Payment Misused, Prosecutors Say

Court records show the homeowner paid a 15,000 dollar down payment for the project. Evidence presented during the trial established that Hoose illegally converted more than 3,000 dollars of that money for purposes unrelated to the construction work.

Lien Law Requires Contractors to Protect Client Funds

Under New York State Lien Law, contractors are required to hold down payments in trust and use those funds only for the specific project they were paid for. Prosecutors said Hoose failed to follow those requirements and also did not provide an accounting of how the money was used, even after receiving a written request from the victim.

DA Says Conviction Sends Message to Contractors

District Attorney Battisti said the conviction highlights ongoing efforts to protect homeowners from financial exploitation. He noted that contractors who abuse their position of trust and misuse client funds will be held accountable under the law, adding that New York’s Lien Law exists specifically to prevent this kind of misconduct.

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Sentencing Scheduled as Case Moves Forward

The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Nathaniel O’Neil with assistance from District Attorney Investigator John Butler. The investigation was handled by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Hoose is scheduled to be sentenced on March 18, 2026, and faces up to seven years in state prison.

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