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The JTA Q&A with Curtis Sliwa: ‘I have a legacy with the Jewish community here’

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 31 Oct

Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate for New York City mayor, emphasizes his enduring support for the Jewish community, citing his involvement during the Crown Heights riots, and arguing for educational initiatives to combat antisemitism.

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NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has a mixed record with Jews. Catch up on it here.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 6 Oct

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate in New York City's mayoral race, has a complex relationship with Jewish communities.

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‘Jews must protect themselves,’ says NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 1 Oct

In a contentious stance, NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa argues that Jewish communities should depend more on their own volunteer security groups, like Shomrim and Shmira, for safety rather than relying solely on the police, particularly after historical instances of antisemitic violence.

0 Politics Jewish Law

When was NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa’s trademark red beret a kippah? At his sons’ bar mitzvahs

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 22 Aug

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate for New York City mayor, is known for his iconic red beret representing his work with the Guardian Angels.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Curtis Sliwa has a plan to beat Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayor's race — and it starts with apologizing to Jews

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Jul

Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate in the NYC mayoral race, is focusing on addressing Jewish voters with apologies for past controversial remarks.

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GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa frustrated at lack of Jewish support

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 31 Aug 2021

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican mayoral candidate in New York City, is struggling to gain traction among the city's Orthodox Jewish community despite his historical ties and tough-on-crime stance.

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The Democratic primary for NYC mayor is over. Meet the Republican challenger.

Forward · 24 Jun 2021

Curtis Sliwa, the chosen Republican candidate for New York City's mayoral race, is setting his sights on potentially challenging Eric Adams, the Democratic front-runner.

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Guardian Angels patrol outside Shabbat services amid Brooklyn hate crime surge

Forward · 5 Jan 2020

Amid a surge in antisemitic attacks in Brooklyn, the Guardian Angels, a volunteer safety group founded by Curtis Sliwa, have stationed members outside Shabbat services at the Chabad Lubavitcher headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Guardian Angels Start Brooklyn Patrols After Increase In Anti-Semitic Attacks

Forward · 30 Dec 2019

Amid a spate of anti-Semitic incidents in Brooklyn, the Guardian Angels, a volunteer crime prevention group, initiated patrols in Jewish neighborhoods such as Crown Heights, Williamsburg, and Borough Park.

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Curtis Sliwa's Secret Jewish Kids

Forward · 16 Apr 2012

Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, is revealed to be the biological father of children with former New York Councilmember Melinda Katz, news that has sparked interest due to both their high profiles.