The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Curtis Sliwa On NYC Loyalty & Not Backing Down In The Mayoral Race
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Oct 16, 2025 
Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and seasoned mayoral candidate, dives into pressing issues like public safety and youth outreach. He shares his tough experiences, including time on Rikers and encounters with crime, emphasizing his commitment to outer boroughs. Curtis critiques opponents like Eric Adams and discusses his refusal to bow to financial pressures to drop out of the race. He champions vocational training as vital for workforce needs and proposes innovative ideas like an income tax holiday for young residents. His populist approach stresses grassroots engagement and accountability.
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Early Arrests Hardened The Guardian Angels
- Curtis Sliwa describes being arrested repeatedly during the first 13 years of the Guardian Angels' work.
- He says the arrests strengthened their resolve to patrol and protect communities across cities.
Visible Presence Restored Subway Safety
- Sliwa explains the Guardian Angels formed because subways had no police and gangs dominated neighborhoods.
- He credits constant, visible patrols and community training for reclaiming safety without weapons.
Train Communities To Self-Help
- Train community members to patrol and solve local problems instead of relying solely on government.
- Emphasize self-help because government is often "a dollar short and a day late."