New York congressional race centers on environmental issues

The Hudson Valley-based 17th District race between two major-party candidates is drawing national attention for its competing environmental agendas, including water quality, land use, and climate policy.

First covered Sep 17, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

9d Inside Climate News In a Hard-Fought New York House Race, the Environment Is on the Ballot — NY-17: First in a series on the environmental stakes of one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races.

Primary sources

lawler.house.gov We promised tax relief for New York — and delivered | Opinion

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Appeared in: 2026-09-18 (#15)

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