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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: Meet You In The Lobby Edition

The governor is over lobbyists. And more news.

March 20, 2026

Thursday Headlines: A Team Effort Edition

One mustn't underestimate the Albany press, and more news.

March 19, 2026

Nassau County Police Are Enforcing an E-Bike Ban That Doesn’t Actually Exist

With no clear legal rationale for the ban, Nassau County e-bike riders are left in a tough spot.

March 18, 2026

Wednesday Headlines: Keeping Up The Pressure Edition

Things happen during budget negotiations, and advocates and lawmakers aren't letting their foot off the gas just yet. Plus more news.

March 18, 2026

Tuesday Headlines: Show Your Work Edition

Bronxites stand up (for truth on auto insurance rates). Plus more news.

March 17, 2026

Monday Headlines: Calling In The Big Guns Edition

The MTA joins the insurance spin. And more news.

March 16, 2026

Friday Headlines: Bus Pilot Redux Edition

An outgoing lawmaker has big plans for buses. And more news.

March 13, 2026

Hochul’s Car Insurance Plan Blows Fraud Way Out Of Proportion: Stats

Gov. Hochul's proposal to lower car insurance premiums is built on suspected fraud. But a body of evidence reveals that there really is very little.

Thursday Headlines: Train Meets Canal Edition

Upstate New York needs high speed rail. And more news.

March 12, 2026

Tuesday Headlines: One-House Budget Edition

The one-house budgets have been released. And more news.

March 10, 2026