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Liz Schevtchuk ArmstrongReporter/Contributing 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

Nelsonville Residents Sue Over Cell Tower

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 23, 2020October 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Name village, Homeland, Verizon in federal suit

Philipstown has erected a barrier to block off its parking lot near Constitution Marsh.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Fracas at Indian Brook Prompts Calls for Action

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

Legislator renews push for human rights commission

Putnam County courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Odell Proposes 2021 Putnam Budget of $164.2 Million

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 9, 2020October 12, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Sheriff criticizes cuts to his department

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Threatens to Sue State Over Park Crowds

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 9, 2020October 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Town officials discuss deputizing tow firm for Indian Brook Falls

Posted inAround Town

Judge Dismisses Case Against Fishkill Supervisor

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 3, 2020October 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Developer had sued over canceled meeting

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Street Talk in Nelsonville

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 28, 2020October 2, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

No problems reported in uncontested election

A view of Lake Valhalla
Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Approves Lake Valhalla Split

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Scenic Hudson will donate 520 acres for state park

Continental Commons
Posted inAround Town

Developer Loses Skirmish Over Continental Commons

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

Fishkill rejects water-sewer links to proposed complex

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mental Health Calls on Rise

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

Putnam reports threefold increase

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Finds Gas-Station ‘Skimmer’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

A near-relic as companies switch to chip cards

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Gets $360K Grant for Nurses

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 19, 2020September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Money also can be used for COVID work

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Heidi Wendel

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Nelsonville lawyer defends whistleblowers

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Election Set for Sept. 15

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 14, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Four incumbents running unopposed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Shea: Cold Spring Exit From Joint Building Department Risks State Support

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 11, 2020October 12, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Philipstown adopts energy-tracking policy

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Renews Support for Paving Strip of Dirt Road

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Residents from East Mountain Road South again object

Eulogy to the Earthworm
Posted inArts & Leisure

Sculpture Show Leaves Saunders Farm

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 4, 2020September 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

After 14 years, moves from Garrison to Brewster

Posted inPhilipstown News

Question About Questions Stirs Debate

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Montgomery challenges ‘don’t ask’ policy

Lake Valhalla
Posted inPhilipstown News

State: No Parking or Trails Planned for Lake Valhalla

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 29, 2020August 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

But some residents still have doubts about proposal

Town board workshop
Posted inPhilipstown News

Dirt-Road Fans Oppose East Mountain Paving

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 29, 2020October 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Residents warn of speeders and other dangers

Posted inPhilipstown News

Public, Board Question Proposed Warehouse

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 29, 2020August 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Review of Route 9 project held over for another month

Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Philipstown Town Board

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Approves lease for community garden

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Urges County Control of Jail Staffing

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 22, 2020August 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also, criticizes state demand that bars serve food

Posted inPhilipstown News

Warehouse Proposed for Route 9

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 15, 2020August 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Neighbors express concern about truck traffic

fishing at lake valhalla
Posted inPhilipstown News

Neighbors Alarmed by Potential Park

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Lake Valhalla residents worry about visitor access

putnam county seal
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Says ‘No’ to Human Rights Commission

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 14, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators say it’s not needed; Montgomery decries ‘stonewalling’

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