The founder of 'Guardian Angels' criticizes New York's sanctuary city policies following the burning of a woman.

Curtis Sliwa, after announcing the return of his "Guardian Angels" citizen law enforcement group to patrol the New York subway, is criticizing New York Mayor Eric Adams and the city's migrant sanctuary policies, stating: "The city is facing a crime crisis."

The Guardian Angels will resume safety patrols on New York subway trains after a woman was burned to death on the New York City subway during Christmas week, as announced by Sliwa. The New York Post reported Sliwa stating that the group would resume its patrols of the subway, walking up and down the inside of the trains "day and night."

The founder of the Guardian Angels stated that the subway murder was a result of New York City's status as a sanctuary city.

""The streets of New York are plagued with 56,000 identified criminals and homeless individuals left without shelter, yet Adams and City Hall claim the city is safe and under control. Despite the daily occurrence of disturbing crime, everyday New Yorkers are witnessing it firsthand," he stated on X."

In 1979, Sliwa founded the Guardian Angels, a group known for their distinctive red berets and jackets, and they became a regular presence on the subway during the city's most crime and homicide-ridden years.

In September, the New York Post reported that murders on the New York City subway had increased by 60%, with eight people killed on subway trains in 2023, compared to five during the same period in 2023.

Sliwa declared that the Guardian Angels would be returning to the New York subway and increasing their presence on trains throughout the city. He stated that group members would be conducting wellness checks on homeless individuals and notifying police and subway authorities of any issues.

"Sliwa stated that in order to address the current need, they would have to increase their numbers, training, and presence, just as they did in 1979 when they went from 13 to 1,000 within a year."

Despite this, Adams’ office slammed the Guardian Angels’ announcement.

Kayla Mamelak, a representative for Adams, stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that the mayor has increased the number of police officers in the subways by 1,000 per day, resulting in a decrease in overall and transit crime, and that this is not just a show of force.

Altus stated that Mayor Adams is dedicated to enhancing the lives of New Yorkers, which is why he frequently takes the subway to interact with regular riders about ways to make it safer.

"Unlike others who only seek attention with meaningless stunts, Mayor Adams remains focused on real solutions," Altus added. "But he knows there’s still more work to be done."

Sliwa encouraged Adams to increase the number of police officers in the subway and proposed that they both conduct routine patrols to assess the severity of the issues since the influx of migrants in the city.

"Adams, I urge you to be vigilant while using the subway," Sliwa advised directly. "I'll match him. I patrol for four hours a day, even with my busy schedule. The mayor has a busy schedule, but he can run one patrol with the police. I'll run a patrol with the Guardian Angels. This way, we'll have two more patrols than before."

"The mayor should be open to accepting any help during this crime crisis, as stated by the speaker to Planet Chronicle Digital. If we are willing to patrol on the subways and in moving cars where it is desperately needed, why would anyone say it's theatrics?"

"The mayor and governor have not fulfilled their primary duty of ensuring public safety in the subway. If they are unable or unwilling to perform their job, they should accept assistance from an organization with a 46-year history of serving New Yorkers, without expecting anything in return."

Most of the attacks are being carried out by "emotionally disturbed individuals" residing in the subways, as stated.

These attacks can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone, in any part of the city, and especially on subway trains," he stated. "It's shameful that we've allowed this to happen. We must prioritize rescuing these individuals and providing them with mental health care. It's disgraceful that the mayor has spent billions of our tax dollars on housing migrants, yet our own citizens living in the subways are neglected. The subway trains have become mobile hotels.

"If the mayor was doing a good job, there wouldn't be a need for the Guardian Angels to patrol the subways," he said. "The people want police, and if they don't have police, they're more than happy to accept the service of the volunteer Guardian Angels."