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Curtis Sliwa: “The architect of closing our prison, Rikers Island, was then…”

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

'It's called democracy': Republican NYC mayoral candidate Sliwa dismisses calls to drop out of race

Published October 21, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:43

I believe that Andrew Cuomo was the architect of no cash bail. And the apprentice is Orhan Mandami. Raise the age. The architect is Andrew Cuomo. His apprentice, Zoan Mondami. And finally, The architect of closing our prison, Rikers Island, was then Governor Cuomo. The apprentice is Ahmed Mondame. They agree on all these issues that are pro criminal. And I'm the only one saying law and order, pro victim. (02:43–02:48)

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Asserts that Andrew Cuomo was responsible for the decision to close Rikers Island.

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