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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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Mazzuca Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud, Gets Conditional Discharge

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 9, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Community service required

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Could Get Mass Transit – of a Sort, County Transport Head Says

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 7, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tamagna briefs Town Board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Legislature, County Executive Work to Keep PARC Preschool Open

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 4, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

$150,000 for first part of school year

Posted inPhilipstown News

Shea Promises Senior Citizen Survey of Interests, Needs, Preferences

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Locations for services discussed

Posted inPhilipstown News

Concept of Linking Cold Spring and Beacon With ‘Fjord Trail’ Advances

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong May 1, 2013April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Creating a hike-bike path

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Again Focuses on Fire Company Issues

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New venue for Planning Board also considered

Posted inPhilipstown News

Despite Red Tape, Town Moves Ahead on Post Road 450-Foot Paving

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 27, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

FEMA contacts archeologists, American Indian tribe for more input

Posted inPhilipstown News

Highway Dept. Inquiry Prompts Concerns About the Office

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

Should the superintendent be elected?

Posted inAround Town

Fire Companies to Open Doors April 27-28 for Statewide Recruitment Day

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 22, 2013September 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Tours, information available to public

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Prepared to FOIL Garrison Fire Company Budget Details

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

Also sends draft anti-fracking legislation on for comment

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Town Board Calls on County to Share Sales Tax Revenue

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

Village Board backs move, with caveats

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mazzuca Poised to Plead Guilty to Lesser Charges, Returns in May

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Restitution of $16,820 made

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Metro North to Remove Canopy at Garrison Station Underpass

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 10, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Train plans, East Mountain Road problems aired at Town Board

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board, Garrison Fire Company Clash Over Firehouse Bathroom Construction

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 9, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Claims of ‘intolerable’ meddling versus necessary financial oversight

Posted inAround Town

Chamber Hosts Record Crowd for Annual Dinner

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Rand Otten and Gordon Stewart receive top awards

Posted inPhilipstown News

Parents, Educators Rally for Preschool for Autistic Kids

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 27, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Mahopac school to close after state funding cuts – Updated March 29

Posted inPhilipstown News

Charges Against Mazzuca Draw Surprise and Support

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

Lawyer refers to resolution of alleged fraud case

Posted inPhilipstown News

County Wants Butterfield Plan Before Proceeding, Legislator Tells Town Board

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

Veterans reportedly approach Putnam about American Legion

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board, Old Road Society Agree About Defining Details on Post Road Project

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

Crafting more specific ‘specs’

Posted inPhilipstown News

Former Supervisor Mazzuca Reportedly Facing Fraud Charges

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

Claims of improperly drawing unemployment benefits

Posted inPhilipstown News

Senior Citizens Schedule Own Meeting With Guillaro About Butterfield

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

Days before election, event bans ‘politicians’ and members of boards

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Citizens Criticize County Legislature for Opposing Gun Control

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 8, 2013March 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Town residents among those signing

Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam County Legislature Bans Fracking Byproducts

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 8, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Fears of contamination cited

Posted inPhilipstown News

Post Road Paving Delayed by Contractor Withdrawal After Questions Raised

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 7, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Shea says 450-foot project will proceed with new bids

Posted inPhilipstown News

Repairs to Wall at St. Philip’s Church Planned

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 2, 2013January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

One of a series of road projects to affect drivers

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