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Curtis Sliwa Rally Disrupted by Crash; Giuliani Backs Him

11/2/2025

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Sliwa's Staten Island Rally

Curtis Sliwa held a November 1, 2025 rally at the Staten Island Republican Party headquarters to emphasize his Staten Island ties.
He criticized Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo for not understanding the borough's needs.
The rally was delayed by a nearby car crash, causing significant traffic disruptions.
Rudy Giuliani spoke remotely, expressing support after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Mamdani Leads Polls

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate in the New York mayoral election, leads former governor Andrew Cuomo in polls at 40.6% to 34%.
The margin is Mamdani's narrowest since July, with Republican Curtis Sliwa at 24%.
Cuomo says the gap is closing because voters are learning about Mamdani's promises, which he says are unrealistic.
Early voting nears half a million ballots as the election is set for Tuesday, November 3, 2025.

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Sliwa's Staten Island Rally

Curtis Sliwa held a November 1, 2025 rally at the Staten Island Republican Party headquarters to emphasize his Staten Island ties.
He criticized Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo for not understanding the borough's needs.
The rally was delayed by a nearby car crash, causing significant traffic disruptions.
Rudy Giuliani spoke remotely, expressing support after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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