Curtis Sliwa visited St. Margaret’s Parish Hall Tuesday night to discuss the mayoral race and answer questions at the Middle Village Resident’s Association (RA). The RA, helmed by community leader Paul Pogozelski, is an “extra layer of civic engagement” to further discuss issues of Queens Community Board 5 and other issues, but also give candidates the chance to speak to constituents.

Other candidates addressed the crowd, including District 30 City Council candidate Alicia Vaichunas, but the highlight of the night was Sliwa, and every head in the room turned when his Guardian Angels beret emerged from the back of the room.

“It’s good to have representatives from different levels of the city government come here,” said Pogozelski. “It shows we’re gaining traction. What’s most important is

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