Project to address threats with $2 million in federal funds
Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong
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 Finalizes Budget of $360K
3% tax increase below state-mandated cap
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Philipstown Bans Parking South of Breakneck
Also adds restrictions to north Fair Street
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Putnam Sheriff Releases Body Cam Policy
‘Officer safety’ cited in earlier refusal
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Putnam Rejects Call to Oppose Indian Point Discharge
Instead asks federal officials for safety pledge
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Catching Up with the Putnam Legislature
Indian Point, sales taxes and body cameras
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Philipstown Asks State to Assist With Housing, Not Impose Rules
Nelsonville mayor also expresses misgivings
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State Denies Nelsonville Plea to Cut Speed Limit
Also, village moves ahead on sewer researchÂ
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Byrne Wants to Make Putnam ‘Constitutional County’
Also suggests two-thirds vote in Legislature on property-tax hikes
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Nelsonville Plans to Remove Tree
Residents express concern about acorns, branches
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Montgomery Blasts Attack on Wrongful-Death Reform
Putnam legislator cites personal experience with issue
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Philipstown Approves Subdivision Rezoning
Developer agrees to share recreation space with town
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Is Share the Growth Dead on Vine?
Byrne signals opposition to sales-tax distributionÂ
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Philipstown Adopts $12 Million Budget
Board approves 4 percent increase in spending
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Philipstown Fears County May Abolish Sales-Tax Sharing
Supervisor also suggests revamping emergency servicesÂ
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The Race for Congress: District 17 (Philipstown)
Maloney and Lawler on abortion, racism, gun laws and economic policy
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Two Assembly Candidates Each Hope to Succeed Galef
Competing to represent district that includes PhilipstownÂ
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Democrats Move Rally After Security Concerns
Opponents groused online event would attract ‘Marxists’
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Philipstown Votes to Limit Flags
Like Cold Spring, will only allow U.S., state, POW/MIA
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Putnam’s GOP Legislators Blast Gun Control Law
Write to governor but don’t inform Montgomery
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Fishkill Approves Developer’s Request
Water/sewer district will be expanded for themed hotel, shops
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Coalition Hopes to Solve Indian Brook Parking
Goals include easier access to Constitution Marsh
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Deputy Sues Putnam Over Loss of Pay
Challenges sheriff’s allegation of illegal strike
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Putnam Revives Measure Opposing Stream Protection
Committee refuses to act on Montgomery alternative
