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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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Robertson Resigns as Nelsonville Trustee

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Mayor will appoint replacement

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown: No Vape Shops for 6 Months

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Few attendees but strong sentiments at public hearing

Posted inPhilipstown News

Planning Board Wants Full Review of Horton Road Project

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 17, 2018June 17, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Set June 21 public hearing on Hudson Highlands Reserve

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Proposes Ban on Vape Shops

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Public hearing scheduled for June 20

Posted inSpecial Reports

Climate Smart

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 8, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State pushes local governments to make changes

Posted inAround Town

Should You Be Able to Deduct Your Taxes?

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 4, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

State and federal government clash over proposal

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Denies Cell-Tower Permit

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 1, 2018May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

In 3-2 vote, majority cites ‘adverse visual impact’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from Nelsonville

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 25, 2018May 24, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Highlights from May 21 meeting

Posted inPhilipstown News

House Planned at Manitou Raises Questions

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 20, 2018May 18, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

ZBA calls for Conservation Board input

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Maloney Applies – Briefly – for State A.G. Job (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 14, 2018May 18, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Among 16 initial candidates to succeed Schneiderman

Posted inAround Town

Rise in ‘Vaping’ Causes Alarm

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 11, 2018September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Scentless e-cigarettes seen as health threat

Posted inPhilipstown News

Villanova Seeks Scuccimarra’s Legislature Seat; Denbaum Joins Race Against Odell

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Challengers could force Republican primaries

Putnam County Courthouse
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Putnam OKs Money for Senior Center

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 4, 2018May 3, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Questions arise about public comment

Posted inPhilipstown News

More Talk on Nelsonville Tower

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Critics attack designs, say one evokes white supremacy

Posted inPhilipstown News

Another $300K for Senior Center

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After debate, facility is named after … nobody

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Adopts Budget, Settles on Fire Protection

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Also considers regulating short-term rentals

Storm
Posted inPhilipstown News

Shelter from the Storms

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Philipstown upset with decision to use Garrison firehouse

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Enacts Safe-Storage Gun Law (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Boos and applause greet action board finds necessary to protect children

Posted inPhilipstown News

Rockledge Cell Tower Review Continues

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 8, 2018May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Nelsonville deadline extended to April 30

Posted inPhilipstown News

New York Budget Answers Putnam Protests

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 7, 2018April 6, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Rejects changes to tax on state lands, forest exemptions

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Approves Fire Company Contract (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Also revisits problems on private streets

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fleming to Challenge Odell for Putnam Executive

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 23, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

State senate, U.S. House, governor seats also in play

Posted inPhilipstown News

Bowman, Moroney Win in Nelsonville (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Village Board expands from three to five seats

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Posted inAround Town

Guide to Nelsonville Candidates

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 17, 2018March 21, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

3 contenders for 2 slots in Tuesday election

Posted inPhilipstown News

United Vote on Divided Plot

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Philipstown rejects plans for rural home

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