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

January 21, 2020

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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

ZBA Rules Against Rock-Crushing Firm

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | January 17, 2020

Also opens hearing on disputed home conversion 

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Cell Tower Settlement Draws Crowds

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | January 10, 2020

Some Nelsonville residents urge board to fight on

Nelsonville Has Draft Cell Tower Settlement

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | January 3, 2020

Village forum scheduled for Monday

Around Town

Maloney: Impeachment ‘Necessary’ But ‘Heartbreaking’

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | December 21, 2019

Congressman votes to impeach President Trump

Around Town

Planning Board OKs Canopy at Garrison Gulf

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | December 6, 2019

Proposal to sell used cars is dropped

Philipstown News

Philipstown Passes $11.5M Budget

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | November 29, 2019

More spending, less revenue expected

Philipstown News

Old Concerns and New Twist in Nelsonville

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | November 22, 2019

Ex-trustee says cell tower idea was smokescreen

Philipstown News

Philipstown Seeks Speed Reductions

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | November 16, 2019

Wants state to slow cars near Manitou School

Putnam Legislator Questions Contracts

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | November 15, 2019

Accuses colleagues of fast-tracking renewals

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

CrossCurrent 008

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | October 18, 2019

An exclusive crossword …

Philipstown News

Residents Criticize Plans for Garrison Gulf

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong | September 28, 2019

Philipstown Planning Board seeks ZBA input

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