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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

Cold Spring Endorses Guidelines for Enhanced Riverfront

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

Garbage debate recycles

Posted inPhilipstown News

Local Governments Take up Butterfield Development Plans

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 27, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Focus of 3 Boards in 24 Hours

Posted inAround Town

Haldane Trivia Night

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Puzzling party supports school programs

Posted inAround Town

Kids Urge Action on Global Warming

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 22, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Dear Mr. Mayor: Save the Planet!

Posted inPhilipstown News

DEC Brings Court Action over Defunct Garage

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

Fair Street property target of many complaints.

Posted inPhilipstown News

Hustis Seeks 2nd Term as Cold Spring Trustee

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

Sees enhanced village revenue as a key issue

Posted inAround Town

Mayor and Trustees Host Party for Volunteers and Staff

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

Honors residents who give of their time and abilities to serve community

Posted inPhilipstown News

Board Approves Final Comp Plan

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 15, 2012August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

MTA to fix Lunn Terrace Bridge

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board 2012 Agenda Ranges from Basics to Trail Blazing

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

Cell Phone, Private Road Protocols Explored

Posted inPhilipstown News

Depot Restaurant Owner Tom Rolston Runs for Cold Spring Trusteeship

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

Non-partisan village election held in March

Posted inPhilipstown News

Third Public Hearing on Comp Plan Draws Little Interest

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

Plan endorsed by county commissioner of planning

Posted inPhilipstown News

Chapel Restoration Vandalized

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 5, 2012May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Fire and graffiti

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Wraps up 2011 with Fire Department Contracts, Road Business

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

Rec Commission appointments spark protest

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Board Discusses Outsourced Trash Collection

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 27, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Recycling the Recycling Debate

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Board Rescinds Declaration of Fire Company Independence

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 21, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Stipulates Philipstown pay contract share directly to CSFC

Posted inPhilipstown News

Survey Finds Cold Spring Trees in Overall Good Shape

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 20, 2011September 25, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Worth nearly $2 million 

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Village Board Re-Opens Garbage and Recycling Debate

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 17, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also gets half-year fiscal review

Posted inPhilipstown News

Volunteers Corral Brook to Save Foundry Ruins

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 13, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Bag by bag they worked

Posted inPhilipstown News

CS Board Discusses Comptroller’s ‘No’ on Fire Co. Independence

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 10, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Board also amends Comp Plan re: gas pipeline

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Considers Variety of Issues

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 7, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Scuccimarra signs off after Nov. defeat

Posted inAround Town

Tunnel Attracts Photo Shoot

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 4, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Pedestrian tunnel under the railroad tracks

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town’s $8.8 Budget for 2012 Provides for Road Work, Snow, and Salary Increases

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 21, 2011September 20, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board voted unanimously to adopt an $8,815,276 budget

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Board Opts to Slow Northern Avenue Traffic

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 20, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village board slows traffic and accepts waterfront revitalization plan

Posted inAround Town

Snake Hill Road to Open Soon

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 18, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Snake Hill Road, an important east-west link between Routes 9 and 9D, should re-open soon

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Board Adopts $8.8 Million Budget for 2012

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 18, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board votes unanimously to adopt an $8,815,276 budget for 2012

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