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Clarissa Sosin

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Clarissa Sosin joined Phoenix New Times as a staff writer in March 2026. Previously she covered criminal justice and politics in New York and Louisiana. She has a master’s in International Reporting from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York and has reported in five countries outside of the United States. She got her start in journalism through photography and documentary film and taught investigative and multimedia journalism at the City University of New York.

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Audio: Lyft rider calls 911 after sheriff’s deputy tackles deaf driver

By Clarissa SosinJune 23, 2026

In January, a Pinal County Sheriff’s deputy roughed up a deaf, 79-year-old Lyft driver and terrified the man’s passenger.

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ASU maneuvers again threaten Phoenix group that feeds homeless people

By Clarissa SosinJune 18, 2026

ASU already kicked Food Not Bombs PHX off its patio and now wants to seize the historic home that hosts the group’s events.

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Arizona police board approves cop who allegedly attacked neighbor

By Clarissa SosinJune 18, 2026

As a Chicago cop 25 years ago, Chuck Trendle tussled with a neighbor whom he didn’t want feeding pigeons.

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Phoenix sued again over parks ordinance restricting homeless aid

By Clarissa SosinJune 15, 2026

Circle the City and Valle del Sol are taking Phoenix to court over the ordinance, claiming it violates the First Amendment.

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You asked: Is anything ever going to happen with vacant Chase Tower?

By Clarissa SosinJune 13, 2026

The building, which is the tallest structure in Phoenix, was sold in 2018 and emptied in 2021.

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Phoenix’s newest public information officer is a French bulldog

By Clarissa SosinJune 12, 2026

Oso, the pup owned by Councilmember Anna Hernandez, has taken on the mantle of explaining complex issues to residents.

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Arizona veterans nonprofit sues after Shaquille O’Neal no-shows event

By Clarissa SosinJune 11, 2026

The charity paid $82,000 to have Shaq as the keynote speaker of its gala last year. The booking company never delivered him.

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Judge bars Phoenix from enforcing parks ordinance against church group

By Clarissa SosinJune 10, 2026

Phoenix restricted giving homeless people food in parks. A judge said that likely violates the group’s First Amendment rights.

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Phoenix cops used ‘honeypot’ to trap, trespass homeless people in park

By Clarissa SosinJune 8, 2026

Cops and park rangers left gates open after hours to coax unhoused people inside before locking them in and trespassing them.

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Church group sues Phoenix over parks ordinance limiting homeless aid

By Clarissa SosinJune 5, 2026

The ordinance, which goes into effect today, requires permits to distribute food or provide medical treatment in city parks.

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GOP lawmaker sees photo of colleague’s baby, brings up her abortion

By Clarissa SosinJune 3, 2026

After Democratic state Rep. Anna Abeytia brought her newborn to the legislature, GOP state Rep. Nick Kupper weighed in.

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Arizona is drying up faster than any other state in the U.S.

By Clarissa SosinJune 3, 2026

It’s no surprise that Arizona doesn’t get a lot of rain. But the extent to which the rain has abandoned us may surprise you.

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Goldwater Institute sues to stop Roosevelt Row affordable housing project

By Clarissa SosinJune 2, 2026

The conservative organization says Phoenix violated the state constitution by giving a developer a discounted deal on the site.

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Small Valley city ranked among the richest suburbs in the U.S.

By Clarissa SosinJune 1, 2026

You know it. You love it. You probably can’t afford a house there.

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Tempe residents halt Shalimar Golf Club housing plan — for now

By Clarissa SosinMay 29, 2026

The fight over the future of the beloved but disheveled Tempe golf course has raged for two years.

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What to do if you get caught by a Phoenix speed enforcement camera

By Clarissa SosinMay 29, 2026

Did you get a Phoenix speed enforcement ticket in the mail? Read this guide to find out what should you do — and what you shouldn’t.

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Arizona police board to probe state trooper who lied about tasing man

By Clarissa SosinMay 27, 2026

Ex-DPS trooper Carlos Bailon kicked, tased and knelt on the back of a man he arrested. He omitted some of that in his report.

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Police shot and killed a man in her car. She’s burdened by questions

By Clarissa SosinMay 27, 2026

Cops killed Jesus Flores in February as he tried to flee in a hobbled car. His partner, Danielle Flores, was there.

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Phoenix suburb among most affordable U.S. cities for homebuyers

By Clarissa SosinMay 26, 2026

Looking for a new home? As the old saying goes, “Go west, young man.”

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Fired Phoenix cop’s First Amendment claims ‘are strong,’ judge says

By Clarissa SosinMay 21, 2026

Dusten Mullen says Phoenix retaliated against him after he counterprotested at an anti-ICE demonstration while off duty.

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Arizona executes Leroy McGill, convicted murderer and arsonist

By Clarissa SosinMay 20, 2026

The state’s third execution since restarting them last year was swift and by the book, witnesses said.

A tent belonging to an unhoused person in Phoenix.

Phoenix sees progress, but Valley’s homeless population still sky high

By Clarissa SosinMay 20, 2026

The Valley’s homeless population went down by only eight people compared to 2025. But more people are sheltered than before.

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