In which New York City borough was Curtis Sliwa born?
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He was born in Brooklyn in March 1954 and grew up in the borough.
Which volunteer organisation did he found?
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He founded the Guardian Angels, which grew from thirteen volunteers into chapters across several countries.
Which item of clothing is the group’s trademark?
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The red beret became one of the most recognisable pieces of civic branding in New York.
For which city’s mayoralty did he run in 2021 and 2025?
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He was the Republican candidate for mayor of New York City in both years.
Which party nominated him for mayor?
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He stood as the Republican nominee in 2021 and again in 2025.
Which New York radio station did he broadcast on for decades?
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He held a slot on 77 WABC across four decades, and it was his main source of income.
A branch of which chain was he managing when the patrols began?
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He was managing a McDonald’s in the Bronx in the late 1970s when he organised a patrol among his staff.
Which transport system did the first patrols cover?
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The first volunteers rode the subway, where passengers were being robbed.
In which year did he found the organisation?
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The group started in 1979 and spread to dozens of cities over the following decade.
Who won the 2025 New York City mayoral election?
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Zohran Mamdani won with just over half the vote; Sliwa finished third.
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