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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: 30 Day Doozy Edition

Waymo, more like Way-no. And more news.

February 20, 2026

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.

February 19, 2026

Thursday Headlines: Paid In Full Edition

Work will resume on the Gateway Tunnel next week. And more news.

February 19, 2026

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.

February 18, 2026

Wednesday Headlines: Returning To The Scene Of The Crime Edition

The unions think they twisted the governor's arm. Plus more news.

February 18, 2026

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.

February 17, 2026

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.

February 17, 2026

Friday Headlines: 205 Million Reasons To Be Happy

Stopping New York's transportation goals is harder than it looks. Plus more news.

February 13, 2026

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.

February 12, 2026

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.

February 12, 2026