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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

Putnam County Legislators Promise Efforts to Change 9D Speed, Trolley Route

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 26, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also bring sympathy but no fast solution to Manitou Station Road flood problem

Posted inPhilipstown News

Civilians and Emergency Responders Aid Woman Hit by Car Near Butterfield Library

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 25, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Accident brings no apparent serious injuries Wednesday evening

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Gears Up for $700,000 Fjord Trail Grant Application

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Shea reports on talks with County Executive and Guillaro on Butterfield

Posted inPhilipstown News

Marzollo Offers $50,000 Matching Grant to Build Pavilion

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 19, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Ideas for park improvements presented to Town Board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Members Envision Brighter Future for Dahlia House

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 16, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Renovating empty structure for public service

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Town Board Agrees to Intervene in Wind Turbine Controversy

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 15, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Claims of unfair and unethical response to project aired

Posted inPhilipstown News

New County Law Demands $250 Annual Fee from Antique-Jewelry Dealers

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 13, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Effort to curb purchases of stolen goods

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Employee Arrested in Theft

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 12, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sheriff and Cold Spring police announce charges; accused resigns

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Legislature Backs Term Limits for its Members, Supports Transit Consultant Hiring

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 11, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also forces Odell to make department heads available for questioning

Posted inPhilipstown News

New County Report Calls for East-West Public Transit, Better Trolley Use

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 7, 2013September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Task force offers more than two dozen ideas

Posted inPhilipstown News

Rep. Maloney, State Sen. Gipson Cite Contributions of Military Veterans

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Join in Independence Day Celebration

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Legislature Withdraws Bike Path Ad Vote After Public Outcry

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 5, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Changes course abruptly as members, too, voice concerns

Posted inAround Town

Independence Day Celebration to Offer Parade, Music, Rides and More

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 28, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Bandstand and Dockside venues for Philipstown observances

Posted inPhilipstown News

Maloney Comments on U.S. Supreme Court Rulings on Voting Rights, Gay Marriage

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 28, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Criticizes court on one, backs other

Posted inPhilipstown News

Bid for Old Albany Post Road Paving Project Accepted

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 23, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Long wait for short piece of paving nears the end

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mystery Point Sold to Billionaire Philanthropist

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 22, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Along with conservation easement, public access said to remain

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Passes Resolution Seeking 50-Mile Indian Point Evacuation Zone

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 18, 2013May 4, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Joins County and Village Governments in Urging Safety Measure

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Democrats Set Slate for Town Board Elections

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 31, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Shea, Van Tassel seek new terms; Leonard runs for office

Posted inPhilipstown News

Diverse List of Recreation Projects Focus of Ongoing Concern

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 28, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board, Rec Center representatives go over needs

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Legislature Overrides Odell Veto

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 24, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sends strong, if limited, message on Indian Point safety zone

Posted inPhilipstown News

Planning Board Approves Restaurant, Upscale Inn for Guinan’s

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 21, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also sets public hearing for subdivision of Glenclyffe land

Posted inAround Town

Old ‘Garrison’ Sign Refurbished and Restored to Train Station

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 19, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Local legislator, MTA led way

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Pushes Toward Shared Municipal Space at American Legion

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 18, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Exploring deal with veterans, fall referendum

Posted inAround Town

Maloney Criticizes IRS for Targeting Tea Party Groups

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 17, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tax-exempt applications singled out

Posted inPhilipstown News

Planning Board Backs Ban on ‘Formula Businesses’ and Drive-In Windows

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 14, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Wants meeting with Village Board on Butterfield zoning

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