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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Monday Headlines: Surprising Overlap Edition
Car insurance and robotaxis form a potent Albany stew, and more news.
Friday Headlines: Wrong Island Edition
Nassau County is coming for your e-bikes. And more news.
Thursday Headlines: Insurance Who Insurance Why Edition
Auto insurance proposals ain't adding up. Plus other news.
State Senate Majority Leader Wants Answers on Insurance
The growing chorus of state lawmakers who want clarity on how the governor's auto insurance proposal helps real New Yorkers now includes Stewart-Cousins, the second-most-powerful woman in state government.
Wednesday Headlines: Congestion Pricing Victory Edition
The feds' plan to kill congestion pricing went kaput. And more news.
Tuesday Headlines: White Chocolate Edition
JT wants to say "bye, bye, bye" to his drunk driving footage. And more news.
Assembly Transportation Chairman Faces Dem Primary Challenge From The Left
The DSA and Working Families Party are targeting Syracuse pol Bill Magnarelli, the Assembly transportation leader.
Monday Headlines: Regional Responsibilities Edition
A new co-chair at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council. And more news.
Friday Headlines: Are The Rates Too Damn High Edition
The insurance industry is a crucial partner if officials actually want to lower auto insurance rates.
Lawmakers Question Hochul’s Insurance Claims In Leadup To Budget Rebuttal
The governor's Uber-backed insurance plan is leaving state lawmakers unsure of its effect on crash victims and high auto premiums.









