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Liz Schevtchuk ArmstrongNews Editor

Armstrong was the founding news editor of The Current (then known as Philipstown.info) in 2010 and later a senior correspondent and contributing editor for the paper. She worked earlier in Washington as a White House correspondent and national affairs reporter and assistant news editor for daily international news services. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Areas of expertise: Politics and government

Posted inPhilipstown News

Maybe Rezoning Can Revive Butterfield

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Perhaps developer didn’t walk too far away

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Scuccimarra and Rosario Vie for Legislature

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Former Town Board members seek to succeed Tamagna

Posted inPhilipstown News

Butterfield Blues

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Elected officials express regret, hope about project

Posted inPhilipstown News

Long-time St. Mary’s Rector Dies

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Fr. John G. Mills

Posted inPhilipstown News

What’s Next on Butterfield?

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Trustees voice concern and uncertainty

Posted inPhilipstown News

Scuccimarra to Run for County Legislature

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Former Town Board member seeks Tamagna seat

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dunkin’ Donuts Design Derailed

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Board sees suburbia instead of historic village

Posted inPhilipstown News

Guillaro and Planning Board Agree to Closed Session to Break Impasse

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Next day, developer appears to scuttle the process

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Deals with Routine, Gets Plea to Tighten Building Code

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 9, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Honors for Chirico from Sheriff’s Department

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor Recovering from Accident, Hospital Release Expected Tuesday

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Bike hit speed bump on Craigside Drive

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Volunteers Clean-up Butterfly Garden at Fahnestock

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State Hosts I Love My Park Day

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Board Introduces Global Warming Pledge

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Changes next meeting to May 10

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Cold Spring Trustees Adopt $2.6 Million Budget

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Mayoral raise draws a “no” vote

Posted inPhilipstown News

Benefits and Infrastructure Costs Add to Spending

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Cold Spring Village Board close to finalizing

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Opts for More ‘Dark-Skies’ Lights over Lamp Poles

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Revisits 2010 dock lighting decision

Posted inPhilipstown News

Public Seeks Walkability, Park Space & Farmer’s Market

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Butterfield charrette generates plenty of input

Posted inPhilipstown News

Water and Fire on Village Board Agenda

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Water – whether in the form of too much seeping into the sewer system

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Schedules Butterfield Charrette for Saturday, April 14

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 12, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Getting opinions on different designs

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Expects $1.7 Million in FEMA Funds

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Scope of improvement to athletic field and rent for Depot

Posted inPhilipstown News

Pop Warner Football Wants to Install Lights at Mayor’s Park

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Officials Discuss Idea with Village Board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Post Office Takes Step Toward New Home in Butterfield

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Rezoning tweak would accommodate more levels of government

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Taxes Could Climb by Almost 2 Percent for 2012-13

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 5, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Sewer and Water Departments need fee rise as well.

Posted inPhilipstown News

Elmesco Owner Does Seek to Convert Repair Garage to Dunkin’ Donuts

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 2, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A tempest brewing over a coffee cup?

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Debates 6-Foot Fences

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 1, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Many current fences considered in violation of code

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dunkin’ Donuts Coming? Elmesco Project Prompts Rumors

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Planning Board to Discuss at Next Meeting

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