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Austin C. Jefferson

Before becoming Albany Bureau Chief in late 2025, Austin C. Jefferson was a state politics reporter for City & State NY, covering state government, elections and major legislative debates. His reporting has also appeared in the Daily Freeman, Chronogram Magazine and The Legislative Gazette. Having grown up in the Hudson Valley, he’s always happy to argue about where Upstate New York truly begins.

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Friday Headlines: All She Wrote Edition

That's all, folks. And more news.

Austin C. Jefferson

June 5, 2026

Big Mack Attack! Nassau County’s MTA Board Member Quits After Rejection By State Senate

Nassau County will be voiceless on the MTA board after the state Senate decided it was tired of David Mack's act.

Austin C. Jefferson

June 4, 2026

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Thursday Headlines: Long Beach B.S. Edition

Long Island and its bike alarmists are at it again. And more news.

Austin C. Jefferson

June 4, 2026

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Wednesday Headlines: Overtime You Say Edition

Time running out in Albany. And more news.

Austin C. Jefferson

June 3, 2026

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Tuesday Headlines: Park It Buster Edition

Parking scofflaws could have a harder time hiding. And more news.

Austin C. Jefferson

June 2, 2026

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Monday Headlines: Home Stretch Edition

Just days left. And more news.

Austin C. Jefferson

June 1, 2026

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Friday Headlines: Pump The Funds Edition

STOA stop gaps. And more news.

Austin C. Jefferson

May 29, 2026

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Thursday Headlines: We Have A Budget Edition

We have a budget. And more news.

Austin C. Jefferson

May 28, 2026

Hochul Signs Insurance Bill That Guts Crash Victims’ Rights

The rollback on crash victims' rights is here.

Austin C. Jefferson

May 27, 2026

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Wednesday Headlines: Teddy Bear Edition

We damn near have a budget. And more news.

Austin C. Jefferson

May 27, 2026

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