Republican Mayoral Candidate, Curtis Sliwa, Hospitalized after Being Hit by Yellow Cab

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Republican mayoral candidate, Curtis Sliwa, was struck by a yellow cab on Friday, Oct. 29 in Manhattan, while rushing to a live radio show at WABC, according to sources from his campaign.

Sliwa went ahead and completed his hour-long scheduled show interview.

Republican mayoral candidate, Curtis Sliwa (right), with two colleagues at an event on September 1, 2010.
Photo courtesy of Curtis Sliwa via Flickr

Later, out of an abundance of caution, his campaign postponed his afternoon schedule so that medical professionals could check on Sliwa at Lenox Hill Hospital.

On Friday afternoon, at around 4.25 p.m., Sliwa’s wife released an update from Lenox Hill Hospital, saying he was expected to be released within the hour.

BREAKING: this morning, Curtis was hit by a taxi & sustained minor injuries. Out of an abundance of caution, Curtis is now being checked out by medical professionals at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Curtis is doing well and will provide another update shortly.

– The Sliwa Team

— Curtis Sliwa for NYC Mayor (@CurtisSliwa) October 29, 2021

Nancy Sliwa, said her husband had been diagnosed with a fractured left arm, which requires a sling.

Don’t worry, everyone. The taxi is okay.

— Curtis Sliwa for NYC Mayor (@CurtisSliwa) October 29, 2021

His campaign said, in addition, he has swelling on his left knee, which will require an ace bandage wrap. Campaign sources said there was no internal bleeding and he is currently being fit for a sling.

“We are awaiting further review by the radiologist,” Nancy Sliwa said.

I've just been informed that Mr. Sliwa was struck by a yellow cab while out campaigning today, and is being treated at Lenox Hill hospital. I'd like to wish him a speedy recovery, and I hope to see him back out on the trail this weekend.

— Eric Adams (@ericadamsfornyc) October 29, 2021

In response to news of the accident, Democratic mayoral candidate, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, tweeted, “I’ve just been informed that Mr. Sliwa was struck by a yellow cab while out campaigning today, and is being treated at Lenox Hill Hospital.”

He added, “I’d like to wish him a speedy reocovery and I hope to see him back out on the trail this weekend.”

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