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My Take
Curtis Sliwa is a polarizing figure, and I find that polarization itself revealing. Founding the Guardian Angels in gritty late-1970s New York took real physical courage—patrolling subways when the city felt ungovernable—and decades later he is still in the arena as a radio host and political candidate. I do not agree with every position he has taken, and critics question his showmanship, but the through-line is consistent: a Brooklyn-bred conviction that ordinary citizens should act rather than complain. Whether you see a crusader or a self-promoter, he has never sat on the sidelines, and that persistence earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Curtis Sliwa
- Name (Japanese)
- カーティス・スリワ
- Reading
- かーてぃす・すりわ
- Born
- March 26, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Canarsie, New York, United States
- Occupation
- radio personality / politician
2. Background
- High school
- Canarsie High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Guardian Angels | — |
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/CurtisSliwa
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis%20Sliwa
Frequently asked questions
When was Curtis Sliwa born?
Born March 26, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Curtis Sliwa from?
Curtis Sliwa is from Canarsie, New York, United States.
What does Curtis Sliwa do?
Curtis Sliwa works as radio personality, politician.
What is Curtis Sliwa known for?
Notable works include Guardian Angels.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.