Protest to stop alleged deed thieves and the new law that could stop the issue

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A group rallied outside the office of two people that they say are stealing homes from Black and brown Brooklyn residents. MORE: New NY state law makes deed theft criminal They marched down Guernsey street in Greenpoint on Friday hoping to confront the two brothers they say are victimizing minority homeowners - Elliot and Joseph Ambalo. The group is comprised of part of a coalition of deed theft victims and their allies. Many of these deed theft victims say they were targeted by the Ambalo brothers who list themselves as real estate developers. Residents say they target properties that are up for eviction or other means. "They discovered the house through fines from the city they reached out to family members that have no real ties to the house," said Harlem resident Candice Niles. "It's emotional damage, its mental damage, financial damage and they are taking away generational wealth from all of our families." These protestors hope the new law will stop deed theft and act as a deterrent for future attempts. "