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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

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Gets $400,000 for Fjord Trail

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 18, 2015April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon receives $50,000 for downtown/waterfront project

Posted inPhilipstown News

Home Planned for Long-Vacant Lot in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong December 14, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Public hearing Thursday on project at Main and Cedar Streets

Posted inPhilipstown News

Breakneck Ridge Rescues

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Agencies discuss costs and burdens

Posted inAround Town

Non-Profits Offer Good Deals for Good Cause

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Adopts $9.75M Budget; $7.4M to Come from Taxes

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 23, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Councilors refuse raises, town clerk protests staff change

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Board Votes to Establish Garrison Fire District

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 9, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Finds place for drug drop-box in Town Hall

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislature Sets $151 Million Budget and Approves Butterfield Lease

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong November 6, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Stipulates that senior center depends on $500,000 donation

Posted inPhilipstown News

Shea Seeks Re-Election Because ‘I Still Have Work to Do’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 25, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Runs unopposed as Philipstown supervisor

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Faces Deadline on Ailes’ Money for Senior Center

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Odell and Scuccimarra urge legislature to act

Posted inPhilipstown News

Judge Race Pits GOP’s Montgomery Delaney Against Democrat Gretchen Walsh

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 20, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

District includes Beacon and Philipstown

Posted inPhilipstown News

Fire Company Budgets Generate Little Heat

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Zero or 1 percent increases and polite discussion

Posted inPhilipstown News

Odell Proposes $151.4 Million Putnam County Budget

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Blames ‘outside forces’ for budget woes

Posted inPhilipstown News

Views on Fire Department Consolidation and Senior Center Aired at Forum

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DA candidates continue vehement feuding

Posted inPhilipstown News

Drug Box, Road Repair Show Challenges of Intergovernmental Efforts

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 9, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown Town Board voices frustration

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Picks Commission for Garrison Fire District

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 3, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

District expected to be organized in January

Posted inPhilipstown News

DA Race Continues with Invective

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong October 2, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Levy outspends Tendy as race enters final month

Posted inPhilipstown News

Opponents of Paving End Lawsuit

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Announce decision after town responds to complaint

Posted inPhilipstown News

Watters Seeks to Bring ‘Diversity of Thought’ to Town Board

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 27, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Libertarian runs with Republican and other endorsements

Posted inPhilipstown News

Main Street Businesses Hit by Thefts

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 25, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Money and goods taken in Cold Spring

Posted inPhilipstown News

Graymoor Priest to Join with Pope Francis, Interfaith Groups

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 24, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Sees similarities between friars’ and Francis’ messages

Posted inPhilipstown News

Raising Numerous Issues, Garrison Café Neighbors Continue to Oppose Expansion

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 22, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Supporters welcome place for residents to gather

Posted inPhilipstown News

Osborne Wants To Be County Legislator ‘Because We Deserve Much Better’

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 19, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Democratic hopeful targets Putnam spending

Posted inPhilipstown News

Tina Merando Cites Experience, Service and Love of Job in Seeking New Term as Clerk

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 12, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Republican incumbent talks with The Paper

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Inspector to Work on Butterfield

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 11, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

More spirited debate over Garrison fire district

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Board Agrees to Buy 2 Vehicles, Gets Plea for New Highway Garage Office

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