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They laugh at Staten Islanders. I fight for Staten Islanders. You have been ignored for far too long and mocked by Mamdani and Cuomo. Vote like your home depends on it. Sliwafornyc.com/vote | Curtis Sliwa

This is the fight of our lifetimes NYC. It’s us vs. them. Working people vs the political elite who brought us socialism and chaos. Cuomo and Mamdani don’t care if you’re one paycheck away from being pushed out or if your neighborhood has become unsafe and dirty after years of decline. They’ll never get it. They don’t listen to you. The media doesn’t speak for you. But I always have. I’ve spent my life fighting for the people who make this city run. Those who want lower costs, clean streets, saf

Founded in 1979 by Curtis Sliwa, the Guardian Angels emerged during one of New York City’s most violent eras. With crime soaring and police resources stretched thin, these unarmed volunteers began patrolling subway cars and neighborhoods wearing their iconic red berets. Though controversial, the group gained national attention for confronting criminals, assisting victims, and reclaiming public spaces during the crack epidemic of the 1980s. While critics accused them of vigilantism, supporters cr