The article reflects on a meeting with Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, and his lifelong dedication to protecting New York City. The author expresses concern over the current election, questioning whether Sliwa's continued candidacy is helping or hindering the city's future, especially with the rise of a controversial candidate, Mamdani, whose views are described as radical and divisive. The piece warns that splitting the vote could enable Mamdani's victory, which the author believes would threaten the city's values and send a troubling message nationwide. Ultimately, the article urges readers to vote for Cuomo, arguing that he is the only candidate capable of safeguarding New York and, by extension, the country from a dangerous ideological shift.