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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

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Nelsonville Approves Cell-Tower Settlement

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 24, 2020January 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Despite protests, vote is unanimous to end federal lawsuit

Posted inPhilipstown News

ZBA Rules Against Rock-Crushing Firm

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 17, 2020January 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also opens hearing on disputed home conversion 

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cell Tower Settlement Draws Crowds

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 10, 2020January 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Some Nelsonville residents urge board to fight on

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Has Draft Cell Tower Settlement

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 3, 2020January 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Village forum scheduled for Monday

Posted inAround Town

Maloney: Impeachment ‘Necessary’ But ‘Heartbreaking’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 21, 2019January 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Congressman votes to impeach President Trump

Posted inPhilipstown News

Planning Board OKs Canopy at Garrison Gulf

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 6, 2019December 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Proposal to sell used cars is dropped

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Passes $11.5M Budget

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 29, 2019November 28, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

More spending, less revenue expected

Posted inPhilipstown News

Old Concerns and New Twist in Nelsonville

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Ex-trustee says cell tower idea was smokescreen

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Seeks Speed Reductions

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 16, 2019November 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Wants state to slow cars near Manitou School

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislator Questions Contracts

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 15, 2019December 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Accuses colleagues of fast-tracking renewals

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Proposes $11.5 Million in Spending

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Supervisor: ‘No wild swings’ in numbers for 2020

Posted inAround Town

Early Vote Going Smoothly

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Thousands cast ballots in first week

Posted inAround Town

Foundry Honored as Engineering Landmark

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 22, 2019October 18, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Plaque installed at historic Cold Spring site

Posted inPhilipstown News

Questions for Candidates: Philipstown

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Town board and clerk candidates

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Residents Criticize Plans for Garrison Gulf

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 28, 2019October 4, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown Planning Board seeks ZBA input

Posted inPhilipstown News

Neighbors Voice Concerns About Rock Crushing

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 13, 2019May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown ZBA extends hearing on Route 9 firm

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Approves Bonds for Renovations

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 13, 2019May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Also: Garrison water problem, solar option, vape regulation

Posted inPhilipstown News

Despite Crushing Defeat, Firm Still Hopes for Break

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 6, 2019May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Ventura brothers have battled town for six years

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Cell Tower Case Moves Ahead, Slowly

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 30, 2019May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Village given new lawyer; proceedings to extend to 2020

Posted inAround Town

Maloney Says He Would Back Impeachment, But Prefers Ballots

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 23, 2019May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Asserts voters seem more concerned about other issues

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Posted inPhilipstown News

What are Putnam’s Tourist Spots?

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 23, 2019May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators question emphasis on golf course, farm

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam to Consider Revised Secrecy Law

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 16, 2019September 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also wants to amend legislative handbook to ban leaks

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown May Sue Over Secrecy Law

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 9, 2019September 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Also, hears plea about CBD candy, gets paving updates

Posted inPhilipstown News

Odell Signs Putnam Secrecy Law 

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 2, 2019December 23, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators claim it does not promote secrecy

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