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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

Residents, Mayor Clash on Handling Foodtown Plans

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 29, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board Seeks Rezoning to Put Post Office on Empty Lot

Posted inArts & Leisure

Backyard Farming Can Succeed, Say Those Who Dared Try It

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 28, 2012December 26, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

From Peas to Bees –Worms, Too

Posted inPhilipstown News

Keen Interest in Trustee Race Brings High Turnout

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 24, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Polls busy up until final minutes

Posted inPhilipstown News

Hustis, Francisco Elected Trustees; Rolston Loses Bid

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 21, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring Village Elections

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Board Joins Town Quest for Consolidation Funds

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 20, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also Endorses Push for 9D Hike-Bike Trail

Posted inArts & Leisure

Hudson Highlands Pipe Band, Chieftains Wow Carnegie Hall

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 19, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Audience dancing in the aisles

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Planning Board Moves Forward on Garrison Landing, Horsemen’s Trail Projects

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 17, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Entergy Hearing April 19

Posted inPhilipstown News

Candidates Agree on Citizen Participation in Butterfield Debate, Disagree on Details

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

Philipstown.info forum for trustee election March 20

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nearly $1 Million Bid for Water Pipe Relining Approved

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 10, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

CS Village Board also approves RFP for The Grove

Posted inPhilipstown News

Tough Talk on Quarry Pond Park Problems

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 7, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board also considers Continental Village tax relief and upgrade of Philipstown Park

Posted inArts & Leisure

Hudson Highlands Pipe Band to Play Carnegie Hall

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 6, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

St. Patrick’s Day Concert with Chieftains

Posted inPhilipstown News

Developer Briefs Town Board about Butterfield Property

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

Impact on ambulance services among issues raised

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dueling Butterfield Zoning Plans

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 3, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Questions raised on developer’s intent, possible taxpayer burden and speed of approval process

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam County Advertises – Briefly – for Tourism Director

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 26, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Limited window to apply

Posted inPhilipstown News

Parking and Design Dominate Planning Board Butterfield Session

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 24, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Next Venue: Joint Meeting Tuesday

Posted inPhilipstown News

Neighbors Object to Mega-Structure for Art Collection

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 20, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Town Planning Board also continues look at former Guinan’s

Posted inPhilipstown News

Gallagher and Serradas Spar Over Healthcare and Garbage Collection Expenses

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 18, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village Board declares itself “lead agency” for Butterfield project

Posted inAround Town

Remembering Dramatic Rescue From Last Summer

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 16, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Husband still very grateful for GVFC saving his wife.

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Tourism Office Could Relocate to Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 15, 2012March 19, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Speculation about Libby Pataki involvement

Posted inPhilipstown News

Tamagna Expresses Willingness to Serve as County Planning Honcho

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 13, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

If appointed he would have to step down as legislator

Posted inPhilipstown News

DEC Proposes Steps to Resolve Impellittiere Motors Case

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 11, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Old underground gas tanks at issue

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Hires Consultant to Advise on Butterfield Project

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 11, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Some dissents are heard while developer presses for speedy resolution

Posted inPhilipstown News

Matt Francisco Seeks Cold Spring Trusteeship

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 8, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Day tripper turned resident becomes third candidate for two seats

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Turns To Plan B for ‘Rec’ Center Shelter

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

Hopes dashed for Red Cross and county run operation

Posted inPhilipstown News

Expressing Dislike for Both Major Parties, Ball Urges Reform

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

Meets with constituents – perhaps ex-constituents before long

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