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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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Philipstown Forbids Aiding Immigration Arrests

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 14, 2017March 17, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Resolution offers ‘equal protection’ but not ‘sanctuary’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Horton Road Project Draws Scrutiny

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 11, 2017April 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Suburban sprawl or weekend paradise?

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Frees $100,000 for Tourism

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Also supports drug treatment for inmates

Posted inPhilipstown News

The Rise of the Falls

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 2, 2017March 31, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Authorities study ways to cut crowds at Indian Brook site

Posted inPhilipstown News

In Drug Epidemic, Looking for Answers

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 1, 2017March 31, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Forum considers ‘gateway’ drugs, Narcan, national security

Posted inPhilipstown News

Butterfield Developer Sues Village in Federal Court (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 23, 2017March 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Claims mayor tried to sabotage project, run up costs

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Voters Agree to 5-Member Board (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

O’Neill chosen as mayor, Potts elected trustee

Posted inPhilipstown News

Getting an Earful

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 14, 2017March 10, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Many questions for state rep at town hall

Posted inPhilipstown News

Sanctuary in the Highlands?

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 12, 2017March 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Calls in Philipstown for ‘equal protection’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Molloy Newspaper Case Continues Another Month

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Protection order, payment discussed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Meet the Nelsonville Candidates

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 5, 2017March 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Voters also will decide on expanding board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Sales-Tax Revenues Jump, Town Board Members Seek Share

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 3, 2017March 4, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam says it distributes money by paying bills

Posted inPhilipstown News

Notes from the Philipstown Town Board

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 25, 2017February 24, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Pushes for CCA, consolidation; reopens annex bidding

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Mayor Says Cold Spring Using Fire Company as “Cash Cow”

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 24, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Says insurance and pension increases “not our problem”

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nuclear Reaction

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 10, 2017February 9, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

State wants to add $2 to electric bills to keep upstate plants running

Posted inAround Town

Tourism Board Chair Charged with $10 Theft (Updated)

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 9, 2017February 14, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Allegedly stole newspapers from bundles outside coffee shop

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dispute over Gun-Permit Data Lands in Federal Court

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam County doesn’t seem unhappy about being sued

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Officials: You May Hate Gun Laws, But Follow Them

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Clerk and judge criticize news media for seeking permit data

Posted inPhilipstown News

The Governor’s Big Plans

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 30, 2017January 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Cuomo lobbies for local consolidation, trail expansion, free SUNY tuition

Posted inPhilipstown News

House Sale Delayed by Colonial-Era Zoning

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board comes to rescue by giving up 8 feet

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Voters to Decide on 5-Person Board

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 22, 2017January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Plus, Philipstown scraps Fair Street sidewalk

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring Considers Doubling Speed Limit to 30 mph

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Also, looks for solutions to leaky firehouse roof

Posted inAround Town

Progressives See Glimmer of Hope, Despite Alarm Over Trump

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 17, 2017January 13, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Overflow crowd at Garrison forum urges resistance

Posted inPhilipstown News

Life Without Indian Point

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 13, 2017May 4, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Plan to close nuclear plant a relief for many but raises concerns about employees, tax base

Posted inPhilipstown News

Deal Reportedly Underway to Close Indian Point

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 7, 2017May 4, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

State and Entergy said to reach agreement

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