Staff Reports
New York City’s 2025 mayoral race is heating up, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat turned independent, is fighting to keep his job after a corruption scandal rocked his administration. Federal charges against him were mysteriously dropped earlier this year, leaving many New Yorkers questioning backroom deals and political favors. Meanwhile, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa is surging by focusing on the issues that matter: skyrocketing crime, out-of-control migrant costs, and the collapse of common sense under left-wing leadership.
Adams’ administration has been a disaster for hardworking families. Crime rates continue to climb, with subway attacks and street violence becoming daily realities. The mayor’s failed policies on migrant shelters have drained billions from city coffers, while neighborhoods struggle with overcrowded schools and overstretched services. New Yorkers are fleeing the city in droves, tired of paying sky-high taxes for collapsing quality of life. Adams’ last-minute party switch to “independent” reeks of desperation—a clear admission that his own party doesn’t want him.
Curtis Sliwa, the red-beret-wearing founder of the Guardian Angels, offers a bold alternative. He’s pledging to restore law and order by putting more cops on streets and subways, cracking down on illegal migrant shelters, and slashing red tape strangling small businesses. Sliwa’s no-nonsense approach includes using feral cats to combat the city’s rat infestation—proving he’s got the creativity to tackle problems Adams ignored. While the media mocks his methods, parents just want their kids to play safely in parks again.
The Democratic primary is a circus of far-left radicals and establishment insiders. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo—forced out over sexual harassment claims—leads early polls, showing how low the party has sunk. Other candidates push open borders, defunding police, and radical gender policies that leave families bewildered. Ranked-choice voting could let an extremist sneak through while voters are distracted. New York deserves better than this parade of woke failures.
Sliwa’s campaign is resonating with blue-collar workers and common-sense Democrats tired of chaos. President Trump’s record 30% NYC vote share in 2024 proves conservatives are gaining ground. The GOP nominee is barnstorming outer boroughs where families feel abandoned by City Hall. His message: “Make New York Safe Again.” While elitists scoff, shop owners and subway riders cheer the return of Guardian Angels patrols.
This election is a referendum on survival. Progressive policies have turned America’s greatest city into a sanctuary for criminals and illegal immigrants. Schools teach radical gender theory while basic math scores plummet. Small businesses shutter under crushing regulations as migrant shelters get prime real estate. Adams’ corruption scandal exposed the rot—now Sliwa offers a clean break from the swamp.
Conservatives nationwide are watching this race closely. A Sliwa upset would send shockwaves through Democratic strongholds, proving even deep-blue cities reject leftist extremism. New York’s comeback would inspire Philadelphia, Chicago, and Los Angeles to dump their failing leaders too. The GOP must seize this moment to champion safety, sanity, and service over socialist experiments.
Patriots know the truth: cities don’t have to die. With strong leadership, New York can crush crime, secure borders, and revive its legendary spirit. Curtis Sliwa isn’t just running for mayor—he’s leading a rebellion against the decay dragging America down. On Election Day, voters will choose between more decline under Adams’ gang or Sliwa’s promise to Make New York York Again. The fight for America’s future starts here.
