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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

June 19, 2021


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Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

News 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

Philipstown News

Maybe Rezoning Can Revive Butterfield

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 24, 2012

Perhaps developer didn’t walk too far away

Philipstown News

Scuccimarra and Rosario Vie for Legislature

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 17, 2012

Former Town Board members seek to succeed Tamagna

Philipstown News

Butterfield Blues

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 17, 2012

Elected officials express regret, hope about project

Philipstown News

Long-time St. Mary’s Rector Dies

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 15, 2012

Fr. John G. Mills

Philipstown News

What’s Next on Butterfield?

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 14, 2012

Trustees voice concern and uncertainty

Philipstown News

Scuccimarra to Run for County Legislature

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 14, 2012

Former Town Board member seeks Tamagna seat

Philipstown News

Dunkin’ Donuts Design Derailed

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 11, 2012

Board sees suburbia instead of historic village

Philipstown News

Guillaro and Planning Board Agree to Closed Session to Break Impasse

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 10, 2012

Next day, developer appears to scuttle the process

Philipstown News

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

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 9, 2012

Honors for Chirico from Sheriff’s Department

Philipstown News

Mayor Recovering from Accident, Hospital Release Expected Tuesday

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 7, 2012

Bike hit speed bump on Craigside Drive

Around Town

Volunteers Clean-up Butterfly Garden at Fahnestock

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 7, 2012

State Hosts I Love My Park Day

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Board Introduces Global Warming Pledge

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | May 3, 2012

Changes next meeting to May 10

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Trustees Adopt $2.6 Million Budget

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | April 27, 2012

Mayoral raise draws a “no” vote

Philipstown News

Benefits and Infrastructure Costs Add to Spending

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | April 23, 2012

Cold Spring Village Board close to finalizing

Philipstown News

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

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | April 22, 2012

Revisits 2010 dock lighting decision

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