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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday Headlines: Super B.S. Edition
A Super Bowl ad with a false narrative. Plus, more news.
Friday Headlines: State Democrat Convention Edition
Gov. Hochul gets anointed today in Syracuse. Plus other news.
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?
Thursday Headlines: Work In Progress Edition
No new updates on car insurance, which is an update in and of itself, and more news.
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.









