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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.

Posted inCampaign 2021

A Third-Party Run for Mayor in New York? Here’s How It Could Happen

May 17, 2021, 8:40 p.m.May 17, 2021, 8:40 p.m.
To run independently after the primary, candidates would have to gather signatures soon. All the major Democratic contenders ruled that out — except for two. Meanwhile, a third-party scenario is playing out in a Staten Island race.
Posted inCampaign 2021

New ‘Staten Island First’ Party Spawned by Democratic Borough President Candidate

May 6, 2021, 7:45 p.m.May 30, 2024, 1:45 p.m.
Mark Murphy says a new ballot line is needed to bridge the borough’s Democratic-GOP divide. But his primary rivals are concerned he’ll wage a rogue general election run and break up the party.
Posted inPolitics

Staten Island’s Answer to AOC Drawing Outside Money in Early Bid to Oust Malliotakis

April 25, 2021, 7:58 p.m.April 25, 2021, 8:20 p.m.
Newcomer Brittany Ramos DeBarros is targeting the Trump-loving freshman rep in a congressional swing seat that’s again drawing interest — and cash — from beyond New York. But will a left turn — and redistricting — be enough?
Posted inMarijuana

Cuomo-Controlled Legal Marijuana ‘Cannabis Board’ Rolling In for Summer

April 19, 2021, 8:02 p.m.April 19, 2021, 8:48 p.m.
First came the law — now comes the bureaucracy. The new Cannabis Control Board is expected to be in place in June, THE CITY has learned. Other states offer cautionary tales as New York aims to get pot sales going by April 1, 2022.
Posted inStaten Island

NYC Looks to Bring Staten Island Yankees’ Old Baseball Stadium Back to Life Next Season

April 12, 2021, 10:12 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:55 a.m.
The 20-year-old Richmond County Bank Ballpark could soon be home to a team from the Atlantic League, the last stop for some ex-major leaguers. Meanwhile, the empty diamond is costing taxpayers over $500,000 to maintain.
Posted inBrooklyn

Old Coney Island Amusements Set to Whirl Again Even as New Rides Remain Beached

April 6, 2021, 10:17 p.m.April 6, 2021, 10:17 p.m.
Crowds are expected Friday when Coney Island’s world-famous rides reopen after a year lost to the pandemic. But notably missing from the People’s Playground are several attractions scheduled for completion long ago.
Posted inCampaign 2021

Ranked Choice Voting Turns to Old-Style Rank Politics in Staten Island Borough President Race

April 5, 2021, 10:44 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:53 a.m.
A proposed non-aggression pact designed to tap into the new voting system’s promise of positive campaigning instead unleashed aggression among Democrats. Some see a similar strain creeping into the crucial race for mayor.
Posted inSmall Business

How New York’s New Marijuana Law Plants Seeds of Fairness

March 31, 2021, 10:13 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.
The historic legalization measure includes a social justice plan to give a piece of the action to groups targeted by drug wars. Here’s everything you need to know — including when you’ll be able to legally buy weed.
Posted inSmall Business

Will the State Marijuana Bill Pay Off for Black and Brown New Yorkers?

March 25, 2021, 10:32 p.m.March 26, 2021, 12:27 p.m.
The deal Gov. Cuomo and lawmakers made to legalize recreational use of pot includes provisions to help minority- and women-owned businesses. But similar social equity provisions in other states haven’t worked out as planned.
Posted inPolitics

Brooklyn Democratic Party Boss Moves to Stamp Out Youth Arm After Cuomo Clash

March 22, 2021, 9:49 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:52 a.m.
The progressive Brooklyn Young Democrats have battled the Kings County Democratic County Committee over candidates and more. But were shocked when Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn cut them out of the party.

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