Every election asks us the same question: What kind of future do we want to build together?
For too long, City Hall has been dominated by corruption, ignorance, and radical, out-of-touch politics. But I believe the men and women of this great city deserve leadership that is rooted in accountability, progress, and results.
I founded the Guardian Angels to defend the most vulnerable New Yorkers from violence when the city failed them. I’ve stood up to the worst elements ever seen in our five boroughs, from mafia violence to the virulent antisemitism still prevalent today. I’ve never rested in my fight to work for and protect this city over the last five decades. That’s why I’m running for Mayor—to bring this fight to where it belongs and deliver tangible, real results.
As the only candidate who has spent his entire life defending the Jewish community and working with them to protect themselves against vitriol, violence, and hate, my commitment against the disgusting threat of antisemitism is proven. I’ve stood with community leaders, yeshivas, and many others fighting for their voice to be heard. An incredible culture of devotion, respect, and tradition, New York has had its fabric built by Jewish men and women since the very beginning.
But the attacks, both verbal and physical, see no end. Synagogues vandalized, Hasidic men attacked in Williamsburg, and Jews even killed in broad daylight—these are what define the reality of the city’s Jewish population. The three other candidates, all having served time in office and elected to defend you and your families, have failed you. They let rampant crime destroy our neighborhoods, allowed violence against women to go unchecked, and enabled dangerous language to pervade how Jewish people are treated and spoken of.
That’s not Curtis Sliwa for you. I’ve stood there, facing the brunt of it on the front line with you, because your fight against violence and intolerance is the very essence of the battle this city reckons with. We have lost the values that made this city the envy of every other state and nation around the world.
I’m running for Mayor because I believe we can—and must—turn this around. Leadership demands action, and my plan to restore public safety will do just that. Instead of standing up for victims, City Hall and other elected officials have prioritized reckless policies that embolden criminals, tie the hands of law enforcement, and erode public safety.
I commit to hiring 7,000 additional officers to patrol our streets, with an emphasis on synagogues and other vulnerable Jewish institutions. My administration will see to it that hate crimes—especially those of a violent nature—receive rigorous scrutiny and are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We will also pursue strategies to target the antisemitic language and content pervading online platforms, ensuring no user is endangered or made unsafe by it.
This campaign isn’t about left or right—it’s about forward. I’ve secured the backing of people I look up to and who have given me the support I need to win this race, including Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who has never stopped fighting for his community. Voters are beginning to realize that this election is the last stand against the reality we’ll face if any other candidate is elected—with corruption, incompetence, and failure defining it.
I ask for your support to work with me and save our beloved city this November, because I cannot win without you. We can truly put this city back on the right track—for our neighborhoods, our children, and the millions who keep this city alive. Join me in this movement, because I’m not done fighting for you.
By Curtis Sliwa
