August 21st, 2021 - proposal to change Riverhead building code, U.S. census, overdose deaths on North Fork, masks in schools, and Shinnecock proposal for 5-story hotel and gas station

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of issues, including a proposed change to the Riverhead Building Code that prompted an outcry this week; recently released U.S. Census numbers; the tragic spate of overdose deaths on the North Fork this week; the ongoing debate over masks in schools; and proposals by the Shinnecock Nation to build a five-story hotel and a gas station/convenience store in Hampton Bays.

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

Joe Werkmeister, Editor, Times-Review Media Group

Vera Chinese, Reporter, Newsday