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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

Town Approves Laws For Parks and Reduces Assessor Positions

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 24, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Shea reports Old Albany Post Road funding secured

Posted inPhilipstown News

Residents Tell EPA, Village Board of Ongoing Worries over Marathon Site

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 22, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The plume has eluded removal

Posted inPhilipstown News

EPA Finds Battery Site Short-Term Protective; Need for Long-Term Eradication

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 19, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New EPA report calls for continued efforts

Posted inPhilipstown News

Split Village Board Vote Scuttles Bid to Allow Higher Fences

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Mayor, Trustees approve law on car-booting

Posted inArts & Leisure

Historical Society Meets at Historic Glynwood for Lawn Party

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PCHS members gather at Glynwood

Posted inPhilipstown News

Hayworth Constituent Services Make First Visit to Philipstown

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

Outreach draws a handful of residents seeking aid

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Declares War on Illegal Trash Dumping

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 12, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

‘A serious issue and very costly to the town’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Board Begins Look at Upgraded Firehouse on Main Street

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 9, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Butterfield site disappearing as option

Posted inPhilipstown News

World War II WAC Veteran Honored on Community Day

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Philipstown thanks one of its own

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board — Skeptically — Weighs Idea of New Firehouse at Butterfield Site

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

Trustees reluctant to make a decision at this time

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring to Pursue Bond Sales for $1.5 Million Water Pipe Project

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 1, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Board also discusses Church Street traffic, sets hearing on car ‘booting’

Posted inArts & Leisure

Living Room Opens on Main Street

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 26, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Offering good and services ranging from A — for Actors’ Lab — to Z — for Zumba

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor Promises Action on Church Street Traffic Problems

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 24, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Speeding is an ongoing concern

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fire Study Critics Oppose Consolidation, Cite Willingness to Work Together

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Author of report stands by findings

Posted inPhilipstown News

Longer Electoral Terms Occupy Village Board

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

Higher fences and parking-law violations also discussed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Moves to Change from Three Elected Assessors to One Appointed Assessor

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

Butterfield and fire study also discussed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dockside Movies Coming to Cold Spring Soon

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Mosaics for underpass also proposed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor Reports Controversial Parking Lot ‘Off the Table’

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Village trying to save post office

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fire Companies Warily Look Ahead Following Fire Study

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Criticism of the criticism

Posted inAround Town

Angelina’s Pizza Delivery Car and Motorcycle Involved in Cold Spring Accident

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 28, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Car and motorcycle crash on 9D

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Moves Ahead on Major Street Project, Interest in Butterfield Space

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 27, 2011September 24, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Damaged firehouse floor also discussed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Views from Village Garage Win ‘Site-Seeing’ Praise

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 25, 2011August 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

One of Cold Spring’s best-kept secrets — in various senses

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Board Approves Law for Commercial Boat Docking

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

Addresses a village desire to welcome — and gain revenue from — moderate-size tour boats

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fire Study Calls for Merging Fire Departments and EMS into Town-Wide District

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 18, 2011November 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Study includes Cold Spring, Garrison, North Highlands and Continental Village fire companies

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board to Revisit Boat Docking, Crosswalk Safety

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

Solar panels and insurance savings also discussed

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