Kurtis Sliwa

Kurtis Sliwa is an American activist and politician, best known as the founder of the Guardian Angels, a volunteer organization aimed at combating crime in New York City. He has been a prominent figure in local media and politics, often advocating for community safety and public service initiatives. Sliwa recently gained attention as the Republican candidate for mayor of New York City, where he faces off against Democratic candidate Zoran Mamdani in an election that has drawn significant national interest.