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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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Tourism Briefing from County Director Pataki

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 30, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Village Board hears of vast potential – especially in Philipstown

Posted inPhilipstown News

Guillaro to Present New Plans to Board

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 26, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Butterfield project on agenda for July 31

Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Board Moves Toward Fracking Ban

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 23, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also discusses tree-cutting, Knollwood Lane drainage

Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown Fire Departments Form Rope Team

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 23, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Town Board hears of fracking hazards

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Considers Trailer and Other Parking Rules

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 21, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Meeting protocol debated

Posted inPhilipstown News

Ethics Allegations Again Roil Village Board Meeting

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 17, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Mayoral salary, shed, and ethics board at issue

Posted inPhilipstown News

Historic Board Dunkin’ Donuts Hearing to Continue on Aug. 8

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Questions linger on lighting, building’s rear

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Gets Updates on Pipe Relining, Butterfield, NY-Alert

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 13, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Support for Fjord Trail, doubt about county hotel tax

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Ponders Waterfront Strategy

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 11, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Plan seeks ban on drive-through sales windows

Gainer and Phillips at the site of project.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Water Main Repairs to Begin Mid-Month

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 11, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Scouring and lining a 117-year-old pipe

Posted inPhilipstown News

Garage Case Moves Toward Possible Closure

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong July 7, 2012March 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New deadline set for clean-up

Posted inPhilipstown News

Board Takes Up Waterfront Revitalization Plan

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LWRP considered important tool for village future

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dunkin’ Donuts Study Predicts No Traffic Problems

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Questions arise about what report omits

Posted inAround Town

Cold Spring Honors Immorlica for Service

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Long-time Planning Board member

Posted inPhilipstown News

Scenic Hudson Breaks Ground

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WPF work intended to illuminate the past and inform the future

Posted inPhilipstown News

Mayor Accused of ‘Unethical’ Acts

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Board accused of law violations

Posted inPhilipstown News

Lyons Realty Withdraws Soil Mining Application

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Opponents “overjoyed”

Posted inPhilipstown News

Wary Watchfulness Greets Scenic Hudson Effort to Lower Old WPF Dam

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Removal of stones and worries about mallards

Posted inPhilipstown News

Village Board Drafts Butterfield Rezoning Law

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Proposes multi-government and mixed-use structures

Posted inPhilipstown News

Polhemus Pleads Guilty to Driving While Impaired

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Republican leader cites dangers of medication and alcohol mix

Posted inPhilipstown News

Opposition Grows to Proposed Soil Mine

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Overflow hearing resumes July 9

Posted inPhilipstown News

Political Leaders Celebrate Putnam Bicentennial on Main Street

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A few words from Gen. Putnam, too

Fjord trail
Posted inPhilipstown News

Schumer Endorses Hudson Fjord Trail

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Shea tells Town Board of progress

Posted inPhilipstown News

Dam the Insurance

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong June 9, 2012January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Village Board approves coverage including for reservoirs

Posted inPhilipstown News

Hayworth Aide Quits

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