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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: 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

Wednesday Headlines: Bigger Fish To Fry Edition

Lawmakers think e-bike regulations could be necessary, but they are also not focused on it. And more news.

February 11, 2026

Tuesday Headlines: A Good Plow Is Hard To Find Edition

It's been two whole weeks since snowfall wreaked havoc on the Empire State, and residents are still looking for answers. Plus more news.

February 10, 2026

Monday Headlines: Super B.S. Edition

A Super Bowl ad with a false narrative. Plus, more news.

February 9, 2026

Friday Headlines: State Democrat Convention Edition

Gov. Hochul gets anointed today in Syracuse. Plus other news.

February 6, 2026

Syracuse Mayor To Create Transportation And Mobility Director

Syracuse's new mayor is making transportation a priority. Will a new hire help stick the landing?

February 6, 2026

Thursday Headlines: Work In Progress Edition

No new updates on car insurance, which is an update in and of itself, and more news.

February 5, 2026

AV Snub: School Bus Drivers Close The Doors On Autonomous Vehicles

School bus drivers are joining the chorus of opposition to a possible statewide expansion of Waymo, but it could be too late.

February 4, 2026