Curtis Sliwa Vows Mayoral Collaboration with ViralNewsNYC to Expose '99% of Realities' Overlooked by Mainstream Media

Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa announced on October 26, 2025, his intention to partner with the social media news outlet ViralNewsNYC if elected, vowing to address what he termed "injustices working people in NYC have faced for years." In a post on social media, Sliwa praised ViralNewsNYC for bringing these issues "to light by this man everyday for YEARS," asserting the platform gives "a voice to those who feel voiceless."

Sliwa sharply criticized traditional news organizations, stating, "> Mainstream media will literally steal his footage, yet not report on 99% of the realities he exposes." He emphasized ViralNewsNYC's "unprecedented level of work" in seeking justice for New Yorkers, promising, "> We’ll never forget the unprecedented level of work you’ve done to bring justice to the injustices working people in New York everyday. We won’t be silenced." This pledge underscores a commitment to amplifying voices often unheard by conventional outlets.

The announcement comes as Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, continues his campaign for New York City Mayor. Recent reports indicate he has been under considerable pressure to withdraw from the race, with some political figures and media outlets suggesting he acts as a "spoiler" in the contest against front-runner Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. Sliwa recently departed his radio show at 77 WABC amid calls for him to drop his mayoral bid.

Sliwa has consistently campaigned on a platform emphasizing public safety and quality of life in New York City. His campaign has also drawn attention for its significant spending on ride-sharing services, which Sliwa justified by citing alleged threats to his safety. Historically, Sliwa has been a prominent figure known for his activism and media presence, though he admitted in the past to staging some events for publicity.

This public pledge to ViralNewsNYC highlights Sliwa's strategy to appeal directly to voters who feel overlooked by traditional media and political establishments. The potential alliance underscores a growing trend of political candidates leveraging alternative media platforms to disseminate their messages and bypass mainstream narratives, particularly in a highly contested mayoral election.