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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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Cold Spring ZBA Approves Stone Street Shed Variance

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 25, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Supporters say shed not detrimental to neighborhood

Posted inPhilipstown News

Car Wash Intended for Garage Site in Garrison

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 19, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board receives submission

Posted inPhilipstown News

Shea Offers Public-Wide Input into Cell Tower Decision

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 15, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Landfill neighbors express concerns, town to proceed warily

Posted inPhilipstown News

State Finances, Drug Abuse, and Consolidation Dominate Town Board Meeting

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 13, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Motel rezoning and culvert work discussed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Station Owner Explains Watery Fuel

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 7, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Snow seen as culprit

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Legislators Discuss Case of Watery Fuel at Cold Spring Gas Station

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 6, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Problem involved diesel tank; DEC called in

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Reviews Prospective Income-Generating Cellphone Tower

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 31, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Project could bring free generator for emergency services

Posted inPhilipstown News

Oliverio Runs for Putnam County Executive

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 30, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Backs Butterfield government center if county can own its space

Posted inPhilipstown News

State of County Address Touts Putnam Role at Butterfield, Pushes Gun-Owner Privacy

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 24, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Odell launches cell-phone ‘app’ for suicide prevention, other crises

Posted inPhilipstown News

Cold Spring ZBA Revokes C of O for Stone Street Shed

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 22, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Finds shed violates code

Posted inPhilipstown News

Public Packs Firehouse for Butterfield Redevelopment Forum

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 14, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tax-positive benefits and other advantages cited

Posted inPhilipstown News

County to Appeal Decision on Gun Records

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 13, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Judge rules names who didn’t ‘opt out’ are public

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Maintenance Burdens

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 10, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Cost of snowstorms and dog cleanup vex budget

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Legislature Passes Resolution Opposing State Police Use of County Seal

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 8, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also backs unified state-federal primary but not in June

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown and Cold Spring Boards Discuss Building Department Merger

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 4, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Village also seeks help with unpaid water bill collection

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislature Reviews Merging Sept. and June Primaries

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 26, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Rules Committee disfavors June date

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Pols Poised to Protest NY SAFE Gun Control Law

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 22, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators oppose county seal use on NY State Police notices to gun owners

Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville To Open Polls for Uncontested Trustee Post

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 22, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Duncan seeks re-election in March

Posted inPhilipstown News

Let Fjord Trail Hug Hudson River

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 17, 2014April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Planning session hears voices from multiple local jurisdictions and groups

Posted inLetters to Editor

Letter: Remember the Hungry Birds

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 14, 2014November 16, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

‘Winter comes roaring back’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Hayworth Announces Attempt to Regain U.S. House Seat

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 14, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Rematch with Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney looms

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Legislature Approves Funds for Local Arts

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 12, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Votes to terminate lease with Tilly Foster Farm management

Posted inPhilipstown News

Residents Express Outrage at Garrison Post Office Traffic

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 11, 2014March 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Loss of Cold Spring USPS building brings unwelcome side effects

Posted inPhilipstown News

Public Comments Sought on Scaled-Down Post Office Location

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 7, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

USPS to discuss relocation plans at Village Board meeting

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam County Launches ‘Year of the Senior’ and Ad Campaign

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 3, 2014January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Odell lists senior center in Cold Spring as goal

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