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

August 09, 2022


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Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong

Reporter/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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Putnam Approves Traffic Cameras for School Buses

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | April 8, 2022

Will record vehicles that illegally pass during stops

Around Town
Putnam County courthouse

No Drama Over Sheriff Fund Transfers

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | April 1, 2022

But questions arise about Putnam road patrols

Philipstown News
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Pirate Fest Decamps from Graymoor

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | April 1, 2022

Discouraged by zoning and pushback in Philipstown

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Planning Board Ends Hearing on HVSF Project

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 25, 2022

Critics voice concerns about water use, size, trails

Philipstown News
Nelsonville Village Hall

Nelsonville Welcomes Revenue-Sharing Plan

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 25, 2022

Village slated to get $64,000

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Man handing cash

Odell Backs Sales-Tax Sharing Idea

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 18, 2022

Says Philipstown proposal makes sense

Philipstown News
HVSF garden render

Feds Supply Millions for Philipstown Infrastructure, Environment

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 18, 2022

Town receives $1.78 million; HVSF gets $3.5 million

Philipstown News
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Sheriff Says Body Cameras Coming

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 18, 2022

Putnam deputies will have them by end of year

Philipstown News
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Albano Drops Out of County Executive Race

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 11, 2022

Two Republican candidates want his legislative seat

Philipstown News
Philipstown Town Hall

Town Foresees County Aid for Garrison Water

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 11, 2022

Also considering whether to elect or appoint highway job

Philipstown News
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Questions for Candidates: Nelsonville Mayor

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 4, 2022

Two residents each hope to succeed Michael Bowman

Philipstown News
Nelsonville Village Hall

Questions for Candidates: Nelsonville Trustees

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 4, 2022

Three hopefuls for two open seats on Village Board

Philipstown News
Putnam County Courthouse

Putnam Strengthens County Executive Powers

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 4, 2022

Montgomery criticizes lack of public role in revisions

Around Town
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney

Maloney, Biden Recall Soldiers Lost to Toxic Threat

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | March 4, 2022

Talk of ‘burn pits’ legislation after State of Union speech

Around Town
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Rival Accuses Maloney of Promoting Illegal Drug Use

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 25, 2022

At issue: Statement on MSNBC talk show

Philipstown News
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No Way to Right of Way Changes, Says Judge

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 25, 2022

Stops cell-tower work based on access question

Philipstown News
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Byrne Wins Putnam GOP Endorsement

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 25, 2022

Republican chair objects, accusing him of ‘dishonor and disloyalty’

Philipstown News
Philipstown Town Hall

Garrison Water and Behavioral Hub Seen as Relief Priorities

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 18, 2022

Residents also suggest transportation network

Philipstown News
McConville

Putnam Sheriff Promises Alert System

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 11, 2022

Also, Philipstown will create food-scrap collection site

Nelsonville Village Hall

Nelsonville Slate is Set

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 11, 2022

Three candidates for two trustee seats, two for mayor

Philipstown News
Putnam County Legislature

Putnam OKs COVID Funds for Golf Course

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 4, 2022

Also discusses Cold Spring trash, limits on comment

Public hearing

Philipstown Residents Divided Over HVSF Plans 

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | February 1, 2022

Some see environmental stewardship, others a threat

Homepage Top Story
The Putnam County Golf Course

Putnam Proposes $400,000 for Golf Course

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | January 28, 2022

Money would come from federal COVID relief  

Philipstown News

Putnam Again Snubs Montgomery

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | January 28, 2022

Sole Democrat assigned to one committee

Philipstown News
Nelsonville Village Hall

Nelsonville Has Two More Candidates

By Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong, Reporter/Contributing Editor | January 28, 2022

Residents announce for mayor, trustee seats

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