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News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

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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

Carl Frisenda Wants to Bring Change in Highway Superintendent Role

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 5, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Democratic candidate talks with Philipstown.info

Posted inPhilipstown News

DA Candidates Criticize Gun Control Law, Spar Over Marcinak Case

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong September 4, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Levy and Tendy trade handshake and then attacks

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Gets SRO as County Seeks to Cut Program Costs

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 28, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Deputy on campus beginning fall semester

Posted inPhilipstown News

Opinions Vary on Autonomous Garrison Fire District 

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 21, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown Town Board holds public hearing

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Plans 6,000-Square-Foot Butterfield Space With Lease Starting in November

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 21, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature discusses lease in private; in open, talks again of school policing

Posted inAround Town

Plans Take Shape for New House on Site of Victorian Destroyed by Fire

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 18, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Undaunted by losses, Impellizzeri looks ahead

Trolley at Mount Beacon
Posted inPhilipstown News

Day 1 for Cold Spring–Beacon Trolley Brings Riders, Rave Remarks

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 10, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New route also links village with Boscobel and Fahnestock State Park

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislators Approve Sheriff’s Deputy ‘SRO’ for Haldane

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong August 7, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Decision only covers fall

Posted inPhilipstown News

Neighbors Object to Garrison Café Plans for Wine Bar, Restaurant Expansion

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

Town Planning Board continues public hearing

Posted inPhilipstown News

South Mountain Pass Paving Foes Lose Court Bid to Halt Project

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 31, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

New road work commences; Town Board approves furnace restrictions

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Seeks to Limit Wood-Fired Boiler Use to Certain Months

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

Public hearing set for July 29

Posted inPhilipstown News

Riverkeeper Report Says Sewage Contamination Still a Threat in Hudson River

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

Cold Spring, Beacon and Little Stony Point conditions generally good

Posted inPhilipstown News

‘Roger Ailes Senior Center’? County Said ‘No’ to Such Tributes in 2008

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 17, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislature banned naming facilities for those still alive

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Votes to Pave Part of South Mountain Pass

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 17, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Opponents allege ‘under the table’ acts and no ‘due diligence’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Moves Toward Creation of an Autonomous Garrison Fire District

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

Plans vote Tuesday on paving part of South Mountain Pass

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Withdraws Draft Law on Large Gatherings

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

Intends to redraft controversial proposal

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam County IDA Approves Butterfield Tax Abatements

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Five-year deal involves two commercial buildings

Posted inColumnists

July 4, 2010: A Hot, Momentous Day in Local News

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 4, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown dot info launched during community celebration

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Wants Permits for Large Gatherings on Private Land, Filmmaking

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 29, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Public hearing set for July 9 on draft law

Posted inPhilipstown News

Demolition Work Gets Underway at Butterfield Hospital

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 26, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Clearing of building precedes razing

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Now an Official Purple Heart Town

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 26, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Town board makes proclamation

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown, Nelsonville, Resurrect Merger Idea for Courts and Building Departments

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

Village declines to pursue related efficiency plan

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Finds Home-Away-from-Home in Substation

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

Deputies serve Philipstown and Putnam Valley 24/7 from Nelsonville

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Approves Drainage on South Mountain Pass

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

3-2 vote reflects contention; paving a separate project

Posted inPhilipstown News

Shea Discusses Fracas With County Over ‘Harassment’ on Building Rules

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 8, 2015March 13, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Board updated on GVAC question, USPS; welcomes Purple Heart vets

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