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Author Archives: Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong
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
House Candidate’s Goals: ‘Save Democracy’ and Defeat Lawler
Democrat hopes to oust first-term Republican from District 17
Lawler Ends Restrictions at ‘Town Halls’
Congressman faced criticism over press policy
Philipstown Proposes 8.4% Tax Increase
Town Board plans to exceed cap for 2024
Putnam Executive Proposes $195M Budget for 2024
Next up: scrutiny by the nine county legislators
Philipstown Gives Initial Approval to North Highlands Subdivision
Town Board could hold conservation easement
Truckin’? Maybe Not in Early Morning on Peekskill Road
Also, Nelsonville continues storm-related follow-up
Philipstown Adds Preservation Law to Town Code
Board also extends food scrap recycling hours
Philipstown: No Money to Adjust Home Values
Journal News column prompts tax talk
Town Board Adopts Preservation Plan
But rejects idea, for now, of tax to fund land purchases
Lawler Urges Immigration Reform, Energy Policy
Says Trump ‘clearly’ lost in 2020 Â
‘Our Plan is to Start Paving’
Philipstown says it will have aggressive response to storm damage
Putnam Allocates $1 Million for Flood Repairs
Legislature moves $600,000 for ambulance deal; renews sales tax
Elected Officials and Public Confront Storm Damage (Updated)
Look for money now and resiliency going forward
Putnam Returns To Empress For ALS Service
Ambulnz claimed it needed more money
Town Offers Code Enforcement Coverage to Nelsonville
Move gives Philipstown, two villages a single department
Putnam Passes Measure Targeting Migrants
Legislators also approve ‘rule of law’ designation
Putnam Seeks to Oversee Advanced Ambulances
Move would not affect volunteer services
Philipstown to End E-Vehicle Honor System
Also weighs more solar, approves fees for e-waste
Military Service Banners Coming to Philipstown
Debut follows months of discussion Â
Price of Cold Spring-Garrison Path: $8.1 Million
Committee gives feasibility study to Town Board
Putnam Sheriff Discusses Plans to ‘Harden’ Local Schools
Project to address threats with $2 million in federal funds
Nelsonville Finalizes Budget of $360K
3% tax increase below state-mandated cap