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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

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Philipstown: Close Hiker Stop Until Fjord Trail Arrives

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 29, 2022April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Board also OKs shared service pact with Cold Spring

McConville
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff Won’t Discuss Road Patrol Numbers

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 22, 2022May 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

McConville also says he will crack down on overtime

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville OKs $358K Budget, with 2.45% Tax Hike

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also discusses using pandemic relief funds for sewer study

Pumping gas
Posted inAround Town

Dutchess Cuts Gas Tax; Putnam May Do Same

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators weigh reducing 4 percent surcharge

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
Posted inAround Town

Good News or Bungled?

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 15, 2022April 22, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators offer mixed reviews of state budget

Cameras are mounted on the sides of school buses and activated with the stop arm.
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Approves Traffic Cameras for School Buses

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 8, 2022April 15, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will record vehicles that illegally pass during stops

Putnam County courthouse
Posted inAround Town

No Drama Over Sheriff Fund Transfers

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 1, 2022April 2, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

But questions arise about Putnam road patrols

mermaid show
Posted inPhilipstown News

Pirate Fest Decamps from Graymoor

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Discouraged by zoning and pushback in Philipstown

HVSF garden render
Posted inPhilipstown News

Planning Board Ends Hearing on HVSF Project

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 25, 2022March 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Critics voice concerns about water use, size, trails

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Welcomes Revenue-Sharing Plan

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

Village slated to get $64,000

Man handing cash
Posted inPhilipstown News

Odell Backs Sales-Tax Sharing Idea

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 18, 2022March 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Says Philipstown proposal makes sense

HVSF garden render
Posted inPhilipstown News

Feds Supply Millions for Philipstown Infrastructure, Environment

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

Town receives $1.78 million; HVSF gets $3.5 million

new york state police camera
Posted inPhilipstown News

Sheriff Says Body Cameras Coming

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

Putnam deputies will have them by end of year

Albano
Posted inPhilipstown News

Albano Drops Out of County Executive Race

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Two Republican candidates want his legislative seat

Philipstown Town Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Town Foresees County Aid for Garrison Water

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also considering whether to elect or appoint highway job

nelsonville mayor candidates
Posted inPhilipstown News

Questions for Candidates: Nelsonville Mayor

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

Two residents each hope to succeed Michael Bowman

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Questions for Candidates: Nelsonville Trustees

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong March 4, 2022March 6, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Three hopefuls for two open seats on Village Board

Putnam County Courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Strengthens County Executive Powers

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

Montgomery criticizes lack of public role in revisions

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Posted inAround Town

Maloney, Biden Recall Soldiers Lost to Toxic Threat

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

Talk of ‘burn pits’ legislation after State of Union speech

morning joe spm
Posted inAround Town

Rival Accuses Maloney of Promoting Illegal Drug Use

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

At issue: Statement on MSNBC talk show

cell tower trees
Posted inPhilipstown News

No Way to Right of Way Changes, Says Judge

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 25, 2022March 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Stops cell-tower work based on access question

kevin byrne
Posted inPhilipstown News

Byrne Wins Putnam GOP Endorsement

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Republican chair objects, accusing him of ‘dishonor and disloyalty’

Philipstown Town Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Garrison Water and Behavioral Hub Seen as Relief Priorities

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Residents also suggest transportation network

McConville
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Sheriff Promises Alert System

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Philipstown will create food-scrap collection site

Nelsonville Village Hall
Posted inPhilipstown News

Nelsonville Slate is Set

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Three candidates for two trustee seats, two for mayor

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