An aerial view of the Great South Bay in Suffolk...

An aerial view of the Great South Bay in Suffolk County in June 2024.  Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas

Deceptive trade practices. Failure to enter written contracts. Performing work without a license.

A review of complaints and violations assessed to several contractors who have been placed on the Suffolk County Wall of Shame Registry multiple times show how contractors have faced similar criticism.

Records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, show the types of complaints listed against contractors as well as the number of violations found that remain unpaid.

This database will help you see if a contractor has been placed on the list. 

Anyone seeking to hire a home contractor can search a license and complaint violations by visiting ca.suffolkcountyny.gov/dcasearch. The most up-to-date registry can be found at https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Consumer-Affairs/Wall-of-Shame.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about winning a 3rd state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about winning a 3rd state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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