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

November 12, 2019

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Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

Armstrong, who lives in Cold Spring and has a journalism degree from Indiana University, has been reporting for The Current since its founding in 2010.

Philipstown News

Philipstown Proposes $11.5 Million in Spending

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | November 8, 2019

Supervisor: ‘No wild swings’ in numbers for 2020

Around Town

Early Vote Going Smoothly

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | November 1, 2019

Thousands cast ballots in first week

Around Town

Foundry Honored as Engineering Landmark

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | October 22, 2019

Plaque installed at historic Cold Spring site

Philipstown News

Questions for Candidates: Philipstown

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | October 18, 2019

Town board and clerk candidates

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By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | October 18, 2019

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Philipstown News

Residents Criticize Plans for Garrison Gulf

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | September 28, 2019

Philipstown Planning Board seeks ZBA input

Philipstown News

Neighbors Voice Concerns About Rock Crushing

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | September 13, 2019

Philipstown ZBA extends hearing on Route 9 firm

Philipstown News

Town Board Approves Bonds for Renovations

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | September 13, 2019

Also: Garrison water problem, solar option, vape regulation

Philipstown News

Despite Crushing Defeat, Firm Still Hopes for Break

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | September 6, 2019

Ventura brothers have battled town for six years

Philipstown News

Nelsonville Cell Tower Case Moves Ahead, Slowly

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | August 30, 2019

Village given new lawyer; proceedings to extend to 2020

Around Town

Maloney Says He Would Back Impeachment, But Prefers Ballots

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | August 23, 2019

Asserts voters seem more concerned about other issues

Philipstown News
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What are Putnam’s Tourist Spots?

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | August 23, 2019

Legislators question emphasis on golf course, farm

Philipstown News

Putnam to Consider Revised Secrecy Law

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | August 16, 2019

Also wants to amend legislative handbook to ban leaks

Philipstown News

Philipstown May Sue Over Secrecy Law

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | August 9, 2019

Also, hears plea about CBD candy, gets paving updates

Philipstown News

Odell Signs Putnam Secrecy Law 

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | August 2, 2019

Legislators claim it does not promote secrecy

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