Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, is making another attempt at running for mayor as the Republican nominee. With millions in matching funds and competitive polling numbers, Sliwa joined NY1’s Errol Louis to talk about his campaign and his potential path to victory. He discussed a range of issues, including animal welfare, public safety, homelessness and transportation. He emphasized his commitment to no-kill animal shelters and increasing the number of police officers on city streets if elected this November.

Sliwa also talked about his trademark red beret and the role it plays in shaping his public persona. The conversation explored his unique background, decades of work with the Guardian Angels and his long-standing presence in New York City’s media world — particularly in talk radio.

It’s been over a month since Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani stunned the city with his victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, a result that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Among the most forceful responses came from longtime Democratic strategist Dr. Hank Sheinkopf, who warned, “If Mamdani is elected mayor, Jewish New York is finished. It’s only a question of when the lights get turned out.”

Sheinkopf joined NY1’s Errol Louis to unpack his stark assessment and share his deep concerns about the city’s direction. Their wide-ranging conversation covered the strategy behind Mamdani’s campaign, the influence of new voters and shifting demographics, and how national and international tensions - particularly around Israel - are reshaping local politics. Sheinkopf also reflected on New York’s civic culture, its complicated history and his call for a return to pragmatic, centrist leadership in an increasingly polarized political landscape.

This year’s New York City mayoral primary delivered twists, upsets and a surprise victory that’s redrawing the city’s political landscape. To unpack the moment, seasoned strategist and key adviser Rebecca Katz joined NY1’s Errol Louis for a wide-ranging conversation on strategy, authenticity and what it takes to win. Katz, whose track record includes advising Sens. John Fetterman and Ruben Gallego and former Mayor Bill de Blasio, reflects on the lessons of this campaign cycle and the unexpected rise of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor. She broke down how issue-driven, community-rooted messaging continues to resonate with voters, drawing parallels to de Blasio’s 2013 run. The conversation also explored the evolving tools of modern politics, including the need for Democrats to embrace social media, the underrated power of “fun” in campaigns and why showing up consistently for communities still matters more than ever.