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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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Monday Headlines: Surprising Overlap Edition

Car insurance and robotaxis form a potent Albany stew, and more news.

March 9, 2026

Friday Headlines: Wrong Island Edition

Nassau County is coming for your e-bikes. And more news.

March 6, 2026

Thursday Headlines: Insurance Who Insurance Why Edition

Auto insurance proposals ain't adding up. Plus other news.

March 5, 2026

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.

March 4, 2026

Wednesday Headlines: Congestion Pricing Victory Edition

The feds' plan to kill congestion pricing went kaput. And more news.

March 4, 2026

Tuesday Headlines: White Chocolate Edition

JT wants to say "bye, bye, bye" to his drunk driving footage. And more news.

March 3, 2026

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.

March 3, 2026

Monday Headlines: Regional Responsibilities Edition

A new co-chair at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council. And more news.

March 2, 2026

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.

February 27, 2026

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.

February 27, 2026