NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa hit by taxi, suffering minor injuries

New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa (R) was hit by a taxi on Friday, causing him to suffer minor injuries.

Sliwa’s campaign said on Twitter earlier in the day that he was being checked out at a hospital “out of an abundance of caution.”   

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

“Don’t worry, everyone. The taxi is okay,” Sliwa’s team added.

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

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

Rob Cole, Sliwa’s campaign adviser, told NBC4 New York that the mayoral candidate was walking to a live radio show when traffic was bottlenecked.

Cole told the outlet that Sliwa was sent six feet into the air due to the impact. Sliwa was able to get to his show, but his campaign events were postponed so he could seek medical evaluation.

Sliwa said Friday evening that he was released from the hospital. He suffered a fractured left arm, which required a sling, as well as swelling on the left knee.

I would like to thank all of the medical professionals at Lenox Hill hospital. I was released & am on the mend.

I was diagnosed with a fractured left arm, which requires a sling. I also have swelling on the left knee. Looking forward to be back on the campaign trail tomorrow!

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

Sliwa is campaigning against Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams (D) to replace New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) on Nov. 2.   

Adams is largely favorited to win the race. A poll from PIX11 NewsNation and Emerson College released on Monday shows Adams has the support of 61 percent of likely voters, far ahead Sliwa who has the support of 25 percent of voters. 

Adams wished Sliwa a “speedy recovery” on Twitter.

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