Conservative Renewal: Why I’m Calling for Transparency and Leadership in New York Politics
Conservative Voter Registration: Building a Movement One Neighbor at a Time
Curtis Sliwa Didn’t Fail Us — We Failed Ourselves
How A Conservative Held the Line — Even When the Odds Were Against Us
Thank You for Standing With Me
Gonzalo Duran Endorses James Washington-Ward
Curtis Sliwa: Why I’m Voting for Him — And Why You Should Too
Jewish Community Engagement: Gratitude and a Path Forward
Over the past few months, I’ve been invited—personally and repeatedly—by members and leaders of the Queens Jewish community to visit, listen, and learn. I’ll be honest: each formal invitation surprised me. But I made it a priority to show up, and I’m grateful that every visit fit my schedule. Those conversations have stayed with me.
In the past, my efforts to engage other Jewish communities didn’t always connect. No blame—sometimes outreach doesn’t land, and sometimes timing isn’t right. This year was different. Community leaders reached out directly, opened their doors, and asked me to come. I did—gladly.
Last month, I attended a synagogue for a 9/11 remembrance. It was my first time in a synagogue. As a nondenominational chaplain, I’ve long hoped for that opportunity; as a candidate, I wasn’t sure it would come. The service was solemn and deeply moving. I left with new contacts, new friendships, and a renewed commitment to stand with those who remember and rebuild.
Weeks later, I walked Queens neighborhoods with members of the Jewish community—block after block, shop after shop. I shared kosher meals, learned about customs and history, and was welcomed into my first Sukkot. It wasn’t a photo op; it was a full day of listening and learning. That hospitality meant a great deal to me.
I was surprised some of my fellow Republicans and Conservatives did not receive the Queens Jewish Alliance endorsement. That doesn’t diminish my respect for them—or my gratitude for the support I received. I accept the endorsement with humility, and I hope to be invited back. Relationships matter beyond elections.
New York is a city of many cultures and many faiths. My door—and my calendar—remain open. To the Jewish community in Queens and across our city: thank you for your time, your questions, and your trust. I look forward to continuing this work together—respectfully, consistently, and in good faith.
Racism Has No Party
Racism is not exclusive to any political party, social class, economic standing, or profession. It exists in politics and business, within elite circles and among working-class communities, and yes—even within our own minority groups.
As a first generation American, I have witnessed racism my entire life. I’ve seen it from every side—within the political parties I’ve been affiliated with, in the business world where I’ve built my career, and in the poverty-stricken communities I was raised in. Even as I’ve worked to rise above those environments, I’ve carried those experiences with me as a reminder of how deep this issue runs.
Racism is not a Republican problem or a Democratic problem—it’s a human problem.
Both sides of the political spectrum have histories and individuals guilty of prejudice. The difference lies in how we confront it. I’ve chosen to confront it publicly—through my journalism, my media platforms, my advocacy, and my community work.
There are individuals and organizations I will not align with, not out of hatred, but out of principle. Racism, bigotry, and even subtle bias are barriers to progress—and I refuse to lend my name or energy to systems that perpetuate them.
I do not believe in selectively destroying careers or livelihoods over actions unless we are ready to apply that same standard equally across the board. Accountability cannot be partisan—it must be universal.
Over the years, I’ve left a trail of proof—a record of my opposition to the status quo—whether within the parties I’ve been affiliated with or against those who oppose them.
That’s why, as one of the most visible conservatives in New York City, I’ve earned the respect and trust of minority communities across the boroughs. I am proud to have built a coalition where diversity is strength, not division.
This movement is not about one scandal or one party. It’s about transforming our culture—one conversation, one community, one generation at a time. My advocacy to root out racism within our ranks and beyond is not a temporary fight; it’s a lifelong mission.
As we continue to rise in influence and power, our responsibility is to lead with integrity—to remove hate from positions of authority and replace it with courage, compassion, and truth.
Vice Chairman Duran Re-Elected to the Bronx Conservative Party
