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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Gov. Hochul Just Says ‘Way-No’ to Driverless Cabs
The governor made the shocking choice to reverse her budget proposal that allowed companies like Waymo to expand throughout the state.
Thursday Headlines: Paid In Full Edition
Work will resume on the Gateway Tunnel next week. And more news.
Bill Watch: Bronx Pols Push To Kill Waymo Before It Can Grow
Bronx politicians are looking to kill Waymo once and for all, while a proposal to bring its fleet to more of New York picks up steam.
Wednesday Headlines: Returning To The Scene Of The Crime Edition
The unions think they twisted the governor's arm. Plus more news.
Tuesday Headlines: Point Party Is Over Edition
If you're going to drive like a jerk, get ready to lose your license. And more news.
Hochul Budget Looks To Streamline Environmental Review Process for Greenways
The governor might be looking out for cyclists and hikers on the sly after she cut red tape for shared-use trails as part of her "Abundance"-inspired housing proposal.
Friday Headlines: 205 Million Reasons To Be Happy
Stopping New York's transportation goals is harder than it looks. Plus more news.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Pitches Free Buses (Cheap!) Plus Other Transportation Needs on ‘Tin Cup’ Day
Mamdani gave his former colleagues in state government a glimpse of his thinking on transportation and city operations, and hopes they can send more cash his city's way.
Thursday Headlines: Is Your Tin Cup Full Edition
Tin Cup day for many mayors is basically like returning to your alma mater for alumni weekend, except you're asking them for money. And more news.









