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Curtis Sliwa: “Andrew Cuomo wants to close our jail, Rikers Island.”

Featuring: Curtis Sliwa, Conservative | Radio Talk Show Host, Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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Published October 24, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:04

And these young men went into family court, got a bat on the wrist, and were released right out after almost killing my son. The apprentice to that, Zorhan Mandami. And Andrew Cuomo wants to close our jail, Rikers Island. He's the architect, and Zorhan Mandami is the apprentice. I'm the only law and order candidate people have said, and I got his endorsement weeks ago. (04:04–04:08)

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Asserts that Andrew Cuomo has plans to close Rikers Island jail.

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