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How Black Homeowners in Central Brooklyn Can Prevent Deed Theft and Build Generational Wealth

How Black Homeowners in Central Brooklyn Can Prevent Deed Theft and Build Generational Wealth

The Center for NYC Neighborhoods is piloting a free program to help Central Brooklyn homeowners with estate planning so that they can pass their assets onto their family's next generation and outsmart predatory estate scammers.
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Gloria's In Crown Heights Abruptly Closes Amid Wild Claims Of Fraud, Deed Theft, And "Cruelty"

Gloria's In Crown Heights Abruptly Closes Amid Wild Claims Of Fraud, Deed Theft, And "Cruelty"

For legions of hungry New Yorkers, the name Gloria conjures images of steaming goat curry, jerk chicken, and fried chickpeas dribbling out of craggy flatbread .
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Brooklyn Man Accused of Trying to Steal Landlord's Flatlands Home With Fake Deed: DA

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said the man allegedly tried to transfer ownership of his landlord’s rental property
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Eviction Proceeding Against Brooklynite, 88, on Hold for Now, Court Says

Eviction Proceeding Against Brooklynite, 88, on Hold for Now, Court Says

An 88-year-old Brooklyn homeowner who says he is a victim of deed theft will have to wait a little longer to find out whether the eviction case against him will be dismissed or proceed to trial.
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Pending Housing Crisis Sees AG and DA Team Up to Protect Brooklyn Renters and Homeowners

Pending Housing Crisis Sees AG and DA Team Up to Protect Brooklyn Renters and Homeowners

Attorney General Letitia James and District Attorney Eric Gonzalez are expanding Protect Our Homes initiative to protect vulnerable residents
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Why So Many Black Property Owners in Central Brooklyn Are Losing Their Homes, Explained

Part 1 in a series: The difference between deed theft and the city's controversial Third Party Transfer Program
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Disbarred Attorney Convicted of Stealing Deeds to 11 Brooklyn Properties

Disbarred Attorney Convicted of Stealing Deeds to 11 Brooklyn Properties

Sanford Solny, 68, was convicted of stealing 11 deeds from Black and brown property owners in Brooklyn.
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'We Need to Stop This!' New Cease and Desist Measure Aims to Protect Brooklyn Homeowners From Harassing Prospectors

'We Need to Stop This!' New Cease and Desist Measure Aims to Protect Brooklyn Homeowners From Harassing Prospectors

Cease and desist zones protect areas from aggressive real estate solicitation, if homeowners follow the proper steps.
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Crown Heights Family Wins 'Crucial Victory' in Battle for Home Grandfather Bought in 1951

Crown Heights Family Wins 'Crucial Victory' in Battle for Home Grandfather Bought in 1951

After 18 nights of advocates blockading the family from being evicted, the Robinsons have been restored to legal possession of their home, while they take their deed theft case to the NY Supreme Court
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Adams, Cornegy Call for Investigation into City Seizures of Brooklyn Homes

The two elected officials are concerned that a city program aimed to fix distressed properties may defraud Brooklyn homeowners
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