New York City Mayor Mamdani has announced the creation of a new Office of Deed Theft Prevention, named Peter White, a longtime homeowner assistance lawyer, as its director. The office will focus on educating homeowners about the type of fraud that steals the ownership of others' homes. The new office will also connect potential victims with lawyers and law enforcement, review legislation, and coordinate efforts between different branches of city and state government. The funding for the office has been earmarked for $500,000 in the current fiscal year and $1 million for the upcoming years.