Curtis Sliwa

Founder and leader of the Guardian Angels, a volunteer organization focused on public safety in New York City, former radio talk show host, 2021 and 2025 Republican candidate for Mayor of New York City, with a platform emphasizing law and order, public safety, and conservative policies.

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Curtis Sliwa is an American radio personality and activist best known for founding the Guardian Angels in 1979, a nonprofit organization dedicated to crime prevention and public safety demonstrated through uniformed volunteer patrols.
He built a career as a radio talk show host in New York City, gaining a reputation as a vocal and controversial commentator.
In recent years, Sliwa has transitioned into politics, running as the Republican candidate for Mayor of New York City in both 2021 and 2025, advocating a tough-on-crime agenda and conservative urban policies.
His public service efforts and media presence have made him a prominent figure in New York's civic and political landscape.