In a scene reminiscent of the gritty New York City of the late 1970s, the Guardian Angels are back, patrolling the city’s subways after a series of violent incidents that have left New Yorkers terrified. The catalyst for their return was the brutal and senseless murder of a woman, set ablaze while she slept on a subway train—a crime as horrifying as it is incomprehensible, committed by an illegal immigrant.
Founder Curtis Sliwa announced that the volunteer group, known for their distinctive red berets, is ramping up to the strength it boasted decades ago. “We’re going to have to increase our numbers, increase the training, and increase our presence as we did back in 1979,” declared Sliwa, echoing the urgency of a city under siege.
This resurgence of the Guardian Angels is a stark indictment of Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration. The incident that spurred this revival involved not just the egregious act of setting a sleeping woman on fire but also highlighted the disturbing ineffectiveness of current public safety measures. The suspect, an illegal Guatemalan migrant, was arrested, but the damage was done, and the public’s outcry is thunderous, with many calling for Hochul’s resignation.
The Guardian Angels’ renewed vigilance on the subways is a response to a palpable need, a community cry for safety and security that the city’s leadership has failed to address. The group plans to extend their patrols beyond mere presence, conducting wellness checks on the homeless and emotionally disturbed, providing aid where needed, and ensuring that the subways—a vital artery of this bustling metropolis—are safe for all.
Yet, this is more than just a story about a volunteer group stepping up; it’s a grim commentary on the state of our city governance. New Yorkers are fed up with a political leadership that seems more concerned with political correctness than with the harsh realities facing everyday citizens. It’s an administration that pumps New York City communities with illegal immmigrants, allows dangerous individuals to roam free, and fails to enforce the rule of law effectively.
As the Guardian Angels gear up for a visible, proactive role in the subways, their presence serves as both a reassurance and a challenge—a reminder that when the government fails to protect its people, the people will rise to protect themselves. It’s a scenario that should never become the norm, but in today’s New York, it’s a necessary stand against the tide of violence and negligence. And as the Angels have shown time and again, if you see something wrong in this city, it’s not just about saying something. You have to do something. This is a lesson Governor Hochul and her administration urgently need to learn.
