Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Curtis Sliwa
Discover the career path of Curtis Sliwa, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Curtis Sliwa is an American activist and radio talk show host best known as the founder and CEO of the Guardian Angels, a non-profit dedicated to crime prevention through citizen patrols. He has a long history of community activism and a colorful public persona. In 2021, he ran as the Republican candidate for Mayor of New York City, ultimately losing to Eric Adams. Sliwa's political stances often reflect a conservative viewpoint within the context of New York City politics.
May 1977: Creation of the Magnificent 13
In May 1977, Curtis Sliwa established the "Magnificent 13", a civilian group aimed at fighting violence on the New York City Subway amidst a crime wave.
1979: Renaming to Guardian Angels
In 1979, The Magnificent 13 expanded and was renamed the Guardian Angels.
1981: Investigation into Guardian Angels
In 1981, then-Mayor Ed Koch, a critic of Curtis Sliwa, launched an investigation into the Guardian Angels. The investigation proved favorable, leading to the organization receiving some sort of official status. Lieutenant Governor Mario Cuomo voiced his support for the organization at the time.
1990: Begins Career at WABC-AM
In 1990, Curtis Sliwa began his radio broadcasting career at WABC-AM.
1993: Supported Giuliani
In 1993, Curtis Sliwa supported Rudy Giuliani in the mayoral race.
1994: Hired by WNYC
In 1994, WNYC hired Curtis Sliwa, whom WABC had released.
1996: Radio Talk Show Host on WABC
Since 1996, Curtis Sliwa has hosted various radio talk shows on WABC as a political conservative.
2000: Co-host of Curtis and Kuby in the Morning
In 2000, Curtis Sliwa and Ron Kuby became the co-hosts of Curtis and Kuby in the Morning, which lasted eight years.
December 1, 2008: National Syndication of Curtis Sliwa LIVE
On December 1, 2008, the Curtis Sliwa LIVE program began national syndication.
November 2009: Cancellation of Show at WABC
In November 2009, Curtis Sliwa's show was cancelled at WABC after a contract dispute.
January 2, 2014: Return to WABC
On January 2, 2014, Curtis Sliwa returned to WABC, replacing Rush Limbaugh.
September 2016: Takeover of the Reform Party
In September 2016, Curtis Sliwa and Frank Morano launched a successful hostile takeover of the Reform Party of New York State.
June 2017: Eboni Williams becomes co-host
In June 2017, Eboni Williams became Curtis Sliwa's co-host.
November 2018: Loss of Ballot Access
In November 2018, the Reform Party of New York State lost its ballot access.
February 2019: Juliet Huddy joins as co-host
In February 2019, Juliet Huddy joined Curtis Sliwa's show as a co-host.
March 8, 2020: Announcement to Run for Mayor
On March 8, 2020, Curtis Sliwa announced that he would run for mayor of New York City in 2021 as a Republican.
March 2021: Radio Program Hiatus
In March 2021, Curtis Sliwa's radio program went on hiatus after he officially declared his candidacy for mayor.
November 2, 2021: Loss in Mayoral Election
On November 2, 2021, Curtis Sliwa lost to Eric Adams in the general election for New York City mayor. Sliwa conceded that night.
2021: Sliwa's Mayoral Candidacy
In 2021, Curtis Sliwa ran as the Republican nominee for New York City mayor but lost to Democratic nominee Eric Adams.
2021: Running for Mayor of NYC
In 2021, Curtis Sliwa ran for mayor of New York City as a Republican.
February 13, 2025: Announces Candidacy for Mayor
On February 13, 2025, Curtis Sliwa announced his candidacy to run for mayor of New York City in 2025, again as a Republican.
February 2025: Second Candidacy Announcement
In February 2025, Curtis Sliwa's radio programs went on hiatus again upon the announcement of his second candidacy.
2025: Republican Nominee for Mayor
In 2025, Curtis Sliwa became the Republican nominee for the New York City mayoral election, running unopposed in the party's primary.
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