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Behind The Headlines

WLIW-FMwww.wliw.org
Behind the Headlines is a new one-hour, weekly public radio program featuring conversations about the local and regional news of the week. Providing analysis of the latest local and regional and cultural issues, Behind the Headlines is hosted by Express News Group editors Bill Sutton and Joseph P. Shaw. To bring listeners a diversity of perspectives, voices and views, each week Sutton and Shaw will host a rotating panel of esteemed guest journalists and colleagues, from a robust collection of East End, Long Island, and regional news and public affairs outlets. Confirmed participating organizat
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Episodes

November 4th, 2023 - Upcoming Local Election Information for Suffolk County, and more Eastern Long Island news

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses antisemitic vandalism in Montauk; the upcoming local elections; revised development plans in Sag Harbor; and a possible rooster ban in Riverhead. Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle, Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Gianna Volpe, Host of Heart of the East End, WLIW-FM Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star...

Nov 04, 202355 min

October 28th, 2023 - Riverhead Denies Proposed Jet Facility, and more East End Long Island News

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses Riverhead’s denial of the proposed jet cardo facility at EPCAL; Suffolk County bus service in East Hampton; Greenport waterfront code changes; and the North Fork Arts Center. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Chrissy Sampson , Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton S...

Oct 28, 202354 min

Regional bomb threats, battery energy storage, water conservation efforts, and Riverhead anti-bias task force

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses bomb threats at area schools; battery energy storage system moratoriums; Suffolk County Water Authority conservation efforts; and the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Brian Cosgrove , Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM Joe Werkmeister , staff writer, Newsday...

Oct 21, 202354 min

Local reaction to Israel situation, sex trafficing forum, Riverhead School District, and East Hampton School District bus policy

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses local reaction to the attacks in Israel; a forum on sex trafficking in Suffolk County; developments in the Riverhead School District; and a new bus policy in the East Hampton School District. Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon...

Oct 14, 202354 min

Riverhead School District Administrative Shakeup, Banned Books Week, Noyak Sand Land Mine, and Montauk Beach Nourishment

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses an administrative shakeup in the Riverhead School District; Banned books week; the Sand Land mine in Noyak; and a federal beach nourishment project set to begin in Montauk. Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Michael Mackey, Local Host For Long Island Morning E...

Oct 07, 202355 min

Troubling Racist Incidents in Riverhead

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses racism in Riverhead; the effects of light pollution on marine life; a new shellfish vocational program at Southampton High School; the removal of the old tank in front of the VFW in East Hampton; and the Sag Harbor American Music Festival. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Alek Lewis , Staff Writer, RiverheadLocal.com Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Ham...

Sep 30, 202354 min

Agawam Park, Riverhead politics, Calverton air cargo hub, Shelter Island development, and ticks

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Lake Agawam park proposal; Riverhead politics; the proposed air cargo hub in Calverton; a moratorium on large houses on Shelter Island; and ticks. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Gianna Volpe , Host of Heart of the East End, WLIW-FM Joe Werkmeister , staff writer, Newsday...

Sep 23, 202352 min

Cruise ships in Sag Harbor, asylum seekers, legalized cannabis, Southold affordable housing, and Riverhead moratoriums

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses plans for cruise ships to visit Sag Harbor; the ongoing asylum seeker crisis; legalized cannabis hurdles; the Southold affordable housing plan; and Riverhead moratoriums. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Michael Mackey , Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition,...

Sep 16, 202353 min

August 26th, 2023 - Southampton and East Hampton parks, Riverhead fire lawsuit, Greenport zoning, and antisemitism at a ZBA hearing

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses plans for new parkland in Southampton Village; renovations at Herrick Park in East Hampton; a lawsuit over the deadly fire in Riverhead in 2021; ongoing zoning change talks in Greenport; and charges of antisemitism from the Jewish Center of the Hamptons at a ZBA hearing. Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Be...

Aug 26, 202354 min

August 19th, 2023 - growing opposition to EPCAL, Montauk lighthouse, asylum seekers, and going from gas to electric

Joe Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Joe Werkmeister , Staff Writer, Newsday This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses growing opposition to the EPCAL proposal in Calverton; Montauk Lighthouse renovations; support for asylum seekers; and converting from gas to electric in East Hampton....

Aug 19, 202353 min

August 12th, 2023 - Hampton Bays Clinic Focuses on Tick-Borne Illnesses

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a new clinic in Hampton Bays focusing on tick-borne illnesses; and update on plans for a warehouse facility at EPCAL; East Hampton Author’s Night; a study on groundwater contamination; and a used cooking oil theft ring. Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Giann...

Aug 12, 202355 min

August 5th, 2023 - Dead Osprey Discovered On Stony Brook Southampton Campus

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a new development proposal in Sag Harbor; dead ospreys discovered at the Stony Brook Southampton campus; a solar plant in Riverhead operating without the proper permits; and changes in the Springs School District. Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Chrissy Sampson , Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star ...

Aug 05, 202353 min

July 29th, 2023 - Suffolk County Legislature Delays Water Protection

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the County Legislature delaying a water protection plan; water quality in local bays; East End traffic; a hotel development in Riverhead; and zoning changes in Greenport. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Michael Mackey , Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition,...

Jul 29, 202354 min

July 22nd, 2023 - Riverhead Planning Official Suspended

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses cleaning up cesspools at county parks; trouble at the Southampton Town transfer stations; water conservation; and the suspension of a Riverhead planning official. 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 , staff writer, Newsday Chrissy Sampson , Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star...

Jul 22, 202353 min

July 15th, 2023 - Opposition to Battery Storage Systems in Hampton Bays, and more

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses continued opposition to battery energy storage systems; a new composting program in East Hampton; increased fines for illegal rentals in Southold; and new dangers to woodlands in East Hampton. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon J.D. Allen , Managing Editor, WSHU Rad...

Jul 15, 202354 min

July 7th, 2023 - traffic, sharks, fireflies, pollinators, and the Stony Brook windmill

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses traffic woes on the East End; sharks and other beach hazards; the dwindling firefly population; pollinators; and the condemned historic windmill at the Stony Brook Southampton campus. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star Brian Cosgrove , Host of The Afternoon ...

Jul 08, 202353 min

Wainscott School Budget fails, Southampton Village has a new mayor, and more

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Riverhead supervisor’s comments about hero firefighters; the Southampton Village election; the Wainscott School District budget failing; and East End traffic. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Michael Mackey , Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM...

Jun 24, 202354 min

June 10th, 2023 - wildfire haze, migrant situation, East Hampton school lights, and a repair café

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses hazy conditions from the Canadian wildfires; climate change; the migrant situation; East Hampton school lights; and a repair café on the North Fork. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Chrissy Sampson , Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star...

Jun 10, 202353 min

June 3rd, 2023 - asylum seekers, striped bass fishing, Montauk restaurant fire, affordable housing, and loss at the aquarium

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the controversy over asylum seekers; new limits on striped bass fishing; a restaurant fire in Montauk; affordable housing; and a sad loss at the Riverhead Aquarium. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Christopher Walsh , Senior Writer, The East Hampton Star Alek Lewis , Staff Writer, RiverheadLocal.com...

Jun 03, 202353 min

May 20th, 2023 - Riverhead state of emergency, Marsden Street, accessory apartments, and Shagwong Tavern

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a state of emergency in Riverhead; Marsden Street results in Sag Harbor; accessory apartments; and Shagwong Tavern in Montauk. 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 , staff writer, Newsday Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star...

May 20, 202354 min

May 6th, 2023 - Resistance to Calverton Enterprise Park, burial protectiong, bail reform, and toxic lawn chemicals

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a raucous meeting in Riverhead where community members objected to the development proposal at Calverton Enterprise Park; a state burial protection law; bail reform; and spraying toxic chemicals on lawns. Bill Sutton, Managing Editor , The Express News Group Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Michael Mackey , Loc...

May 06, 202353 min

April 29th, 2023 - senior population, Montauk sewers, Calverton Enterprise park, water contamination, and Hampton Bays bridge work

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a new section in The East Hampton Star focusing on the senior population; Montauk sewers; the Calverton Enterprise Park; a drinking water contamination study; and bridge work 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 Chrissy Sampson , Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star J.D. Allen , Managing Editor...

Apr 29, 202354 min

April 22nd, 2023 - Earth Day, Greenport development, battery storage, Mattituck Inlet project, and gun violence

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses Earth Day; a development moratorium in Greenport; battery storage facilities; the Strong’s Marine project at Mattituck Inlet; and gun violence. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Gianna Volpe , Host of Heart of the East End...

Apr 22, 202354 min

April 15th, 2023 - cannabis sales, Montaul aquatic center, Calverton shooting, and septic system rebates

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses retail cannabis sales regulations; a new aquatic center in Montauk; a deadly shooting in Calverton; and septic system rebates. 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 , staff writer, Newsday Brian Cosgrove , Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM...

Apr 15, 202354 min

April 8th, 2023 - Open Meetings law, East Hampton commercial real estate, Riverhead IDA, Riverhead zero tolerance, and Lorraine Dusky adoption book

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Open Meetings Law; a whopping commercial real estate deal in East Hampton; the Riverhead IDA; a zero tolerance policy in Riverhead; and Lorraine Dusky’s new book on adoption. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Be...

Apr 08, 202353 min

March 18th, 2023 - East Hampton Village ambulance changes, Riverhead Town tax cap, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital leadership, and Mattituck Inlet marina excavation

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses Shakeups at the East Hampton Village Ambulance; Riverhead Town piercing the tax cap; leadership changes at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital; and the Mattituck Inlet marina excavation. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star Michael Mackey , Local Host For Long Is...

Mar 18, 202354 min

March 11th, 2023 - Marsden Street, local elections, Peconic Bay Medical Center, and Bridgehampton job fair

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the developments in the Marsden Street acquisition in Sag Harbor; upcoming town and county elections; the Peconic Bay Medical Center; and a Bridgehampton job fair. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Chrissy Sampson , Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon...

Mar 11, 202353 min

March 4th, 2023 - Marsden Steet acquisition, Riverhead pattern book, Bel-Aire Cove, and Sylvestor Manor

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the proposed Marsden Street acquisition in Sag Harbor; pattern book planning in Riverhead; the Bel-Aire Cove redevelopment in Hampton Bays; and Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island. 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 , staff writer, Newsday Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Gro...

Mar 04, 202353 min
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