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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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Thursday Headlines: Tax The Rich Edition

Taxing the rich may take a sec, but the journey is greater than the destination. And more news.

February 26, 2026

Snow-Filled Sidewalks Continue to Ice Out People with Disabilities

A mixture of bureaucracy and poor stewardship leaves the disabled community in the lurch when it snows.

February 25, 2026

Wednesday Headlines: Mobile False Narrative Edition

Car insurance propaganda is going mobile. And more news.

February 25, 2026

Tuesday Headlines: He Just Couldn’t Stay Away Edition

A federal bigwig wants to return to Albany. And more news.

February 24, 2026

Monday Headlines: Let It Snow Edition

Stay inside unless you have snowshoes or a death wish. And more news.

February 23, 2026

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