‘Guardian Angels’ founder slams New York mayor, sanctuary city policies After woman was set on fire: ‘We are in a crime crisis’

After announcing his citizen law enforcement group ‘Guardian angel’ will return to patrol the New York subway Curtis Sliwa is opposing New York Mayor Eric Adams and slamming the city’s sanctuary policy, saying “we’re in it” crisis. crime”

Sliwa announced that the Guardian Angels will resume safety patrols on the New York subway. after a woman was burned to death on a New York City subway during Christmas week. The New York Post reported that Sliwa said the group would resume patrolling the subway. By walking up and down inside the train. “Day and night”

Guardian Angels founder calls brutal subway murders “The dire consequences of New York remaining a sanctuary city.”

“We have 56,000 immigrants identified as criminals by ICE roaming our streets. and vulnerable homeless people are left sleeping on our subways because shelters are full and dangerous,” he said on X. “But Adams and City Hall pretend this city is safe and Under control! As New Yorkers witness disturbing crimes before our eyes every day!”

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Guardian Angels founder Curtis Silva is the Republican nominee for mayor of New York City. , who lost to Eric Adams in 2021, believes the mayor is favoring immigrant families over those who voted him into office. (Reuters/Mike Segar)

Known for his berets and distinctive red jackets, Sliwa founded the Guardian Angels in 1979, and the group was a regular presence on the subway during some of the most crime- and murder-hit years. in the city

Murders on the New York City subway are now up 60%, according to the New York Post. The outlet reported in September that there were eight deaths on the New York City subway, up from five in the same period in 2023.

After last week’s brutal killings, Sliwa announced that Guardian Angels would return to New York subways and increase their presence on trains across the city. He said group members will conduct health screenings of homeless people. and alert police and subway officials when there is a problem

“We have to increase our numbers. increase practice and increase our presence like we did in 1979,” said Sliwa. “We went from 13 people to 1,000 people then, within a year. Because the need is there. The need is here again. We will go one step further. We will make sure we are visually present. Just like we had in the 70s, 80s and 90s.”

The suspect accused of burning a woman to death on a New York subway was previously deported as an illegal immigrant.

Members of the Guardian Angels participate in a subway station safety patrol to prevent crime on June 11, 2021 in New York, New York. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Despite this Adams’ office slammed the Guardian Angels’ announcement.

Kayla Mamelak Altus, Adams’ representative, told Fox News Digital that the mayor had “Add 1,000 police officers per day to subway stations. has reduced overall crime and transportation crimes which creates real action It’s not a drama.”

“Mayor Adams is committed to improving the quality of life for New Yorkers. Which is why he rides the subway so often to talk directly to commuters every day about how we can make it safer,” Altus said.

“But he knows there is still a lot of work to be done,” Altus added. “Different from others. that calls for attention with meaningless stunts Mayor Adams remains focused on real solutions.”

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams said during a news conference at City Hall. After meeting with President Donald Trump’s incoming “border czar” Tom Homan on Thursday, December 1, September 12, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

In response, Sliwa urged Adams to add more police officers to the subway. and challenges the mayor to join him on daily subway patrols to see how bad the problem has gotten since the surge of immigrants into the city.

“Head to the subway and scout yourself,” Sliwa said, addressing Adams directly. “I will pair up with him. I go four hours a day despite my busy schedule. The mayor has a busy schedule. He can go on patrol with the police. I’ll patrol with the Guardian Angels, that’s two more. We will have patrols that we never had before.”

“We are in a crime crisis. And the mayor should be willing to accept help from anyone at this time,” he told Fox News Digital. Why does the mayor or anyone else say it’s a play?”

“Mayors and governors have not fulfilled their core responsibilities. That is, providing public safety for people in the subway,” he continued. “So if you’re not willing to do the job, Or can’t do it and don’t accept it. They should welcome all the help they can get from an organization with a reputation for 46 years of service to New Yorkers. I don’t ask for anything in return.”

Dr. Phil witnesses the tense dynamics of the homeless while traveling on the subway with Mayor Adams.

A crazed man stabbed each other with a knife at Grand Central Station in New York City. On Christmas Eve Two people were injured. (Fox 5 New York)

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He said most of the attacks were carried out by A “mentally unstable person” who lives in a subway station

“These attacks can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone, in any part of this city. and especially the subway,” he explains. “Unfortunately, we let that happen. We need to help these people and give them mental health care. It is shameful that mayors are spending billions of tax dollars to house migrants. But it is not our own citizens who live in the subway.” The train has become a moving hotel.

“If the mayor does a good job No one would ask Guardian Angels to patrol the subway,” he added. “The people want the police. And if they don’t have police They are also very pleased to receive the services of Guardian Angels volunteers.”