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

March 20, 2023


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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

Philipstown News

Public Seeks Walkability, Park Space & Farmer’s Market

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

Butterfield charrette generates plenty of input

Philipstown News

Water and Fire on Village Board Agenda

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

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

Philipstown News

Village Schedules Butterfield Charrette for Saturday, April 14

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | April 12, 2012

Getting opinions on different designs

Philipstown News

Town Expects $1.7 Million in FEMA Funds

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

Scope of improvement to athletic field and rent for Depot

Philipstown News

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

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

Officials Discuss Idea with Village Board

Philipstown News

Post Office Takes Step Toward New Home in Butterfield

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

Rezoning tweak would accommodate more levels of government

Philipstown News

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

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | April 5, 2012

Sewer and Water Departments need fee rise as well.

Philipstown News

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

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | April 2, 2012

A tempest brewing over a coffee cup?

Philipstown News

Cold Spring Debates 6-Foot Fences

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | April 1, 2012

Many current fences considered in violation of code

Philipstown News

Dunkin’ Donuts Coming? Elmesco Project Prompts Rumors

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, News Editor | March 31, 2012

Planning Board to Discuss at Next Meeting

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