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Clifford covers Manhattan and the politics of Staten Island for THE CITY. He previously covered politics for the Staten Island Advance. His reporting has appeared in Gothamist, the Amsterdam News, Politico New York and Gotham Gazette.
Sometimes change happens fast — last month, just making inquiries into why a city warming center had become a de facto homeless shelter had officials leaping to action before we could even publish — but often, change can be slow. That’s why THE CITY stays on the beat, month after month, year after year. Supporting us with a monthly gift ensures our reporters never let up on making the change that matters to you.
