This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses cell phone bans in the light of school shootings; the Riverhead Town Board abandons agri-toruism plan and adopts comp plan; beach access in Sagaponack; and the Sag Harbor American Music Fest. 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 Brian Cosgrove , Host of The After...
Sep 07, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the presidential election and its local impact; Southampton Head Start losing its headquarters; pieces of a broken wind turbine floating toward Montauk; and Riverhead sues Southampton over the Riverside sewer project. 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 Gian...
Aug 24, 2024•55 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel a proposed zoning change in Riverhead; Southold rental regulations; Governor Kathy Hochul’s visit to the East End; and the Vail-Levitt Musical Hall. 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 Alek Lewis , staff writer, RiverheadLocal.com...
Aug 17, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses traffic gridlock during a visit from Donald Trump; the difficulty of reporting fatal accidents; affordable housing projects; and two musicals being performed on the East End. Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group 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 ...
Aug 10, 2024•55 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming election; the moratorium on BESS facilities; Riverhead Police chief retiring; a climate change photography exhibition; and a Shelter Island sailing program. 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 Walsh , Staff Writer, The Express News Group...
Jul 27, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a combined meeting of the Riverhead and Southold town boards; water protection in Greenport; a proposal for employee-owned housing in East Hampton; a new warehouse proposal in Calverton; and a special rescue by the East Quogue Fire Department. 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 ...
Jul 20, 2024•55 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses pool safety; an algae bloom in the ocean; the Calverton water park; free outdoor music; and traffic woes. Joseph P. Shaw , Executive Editor, The Express News Group 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...
Jul 13, 2024•55 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the presidential debate; John Avlon’s primary victory; an award RiverheadLocal won from the Open Government Coalition; and a miniature railroad that is returning to 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 Oliver Peterson , Managing editor, Danspapers.com...
Jun 29, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Gilgo Beach killings; Justin Tinberlake’s arrest; the Palm Tree Music Festival; Strong’s Yacht Center; and a moratorium on hotel construction in Southold. 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 Grant Parpan , Staff Writer, Newsday...
Jun 22, 2024•55 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Gilgo Beach killings; Vlad the turkey Vulture; Turtle crossings; and a Freedom of Information Law lawsuit in Southampton Village. Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Brendan O’Reilly , Deputy Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Oliver Peterson , Managing editor, Danspapers.com...
Jun 08, 2024•55 min
East End journalists discuss this and more. Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Alek Lewis , staff writer, RiverheadLocal.com Michael Mackey , Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM Chrissy Sampson , Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star...
May 18, 2024•55 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a pregnancy counseling service drawing fire in Riverhead; the Strongs’ Yacht Center application in Mattituck; the first cruise ship to dock in Sag Harbor; a resurgence of coyotes on Long Island; and a new brewery in Riverhead. 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 Oliv...
May 11, 2024•54 min
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on February 16th, 2024 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here .
May 04, 2024•48 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a new tax credit for local newspapers; the new Southampton superintendent of schools; the Riverside sewer district being approved; and a mysterious bus that was seen dropping people off 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 Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Michael Mackey, Local Host F...
Apr 27, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses school budgets; drinking water contamination; housing in downtown Riverhead; and the Riverside Sewer District. 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...
Apr 13, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming eclipse; rejection of a proposed RV park in Calverton; groundwater pollution; the East Hampton Airport; and changes to the business landscape in Southampton Village. 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 06, 2024•54 min
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on February 1st, 2024 and has been edited for conciseness. An unedited version can be found here .
Mar 30, 2024•52 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the 1st Congressional District race; Canio’s Books losing its lease; a proposed RV park in Calverton; speed bumps popping up all over the South Fork; and a new addition at Steinbeck Park. Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle, Arts & Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, T...
Mar 23, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses George Santos throwing his hat into the 1st District Congressional ring; Hampton Jitney fighting congestion pricing; an open seat on the Shelter Island Town Board; and a possible challenge to cannabis zoning rules in Riverhead. 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 Hampt...
Mar 09, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the announced retirement of State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr.; a proposed Shinnecock tax-free gas station in Hampton Bays; an update to the state cannabis rollout; and a proposed charter high school in Riverhead. 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 Brian Cosgrove ...
Feb 24, 2024•54 min
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on January 11th, 2024 and has been edited for conciseness. An unedited version can be found here .
Feb 17, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses reforms to the state IDA law; Riverhead developers influencing code changes; a Hampton Bays school financial literacy program; a possible strike at Peconic Bay Medical Center; and suspension of pickleball play at SYS. 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 ...
Feb 03, 2024•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the closing of sand mine in Noyac; state aid cuts for local school districts; the Riverside sewer district; and a sewer plant 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 Chrissy Sampson , Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star Michael Mackey , Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM...
Jan 27, 2024•53 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses reduced state aid for schools; a dicey intersection in East Hampton Village; an affordable housing plan in Water Mill; a possible zone change at Tanger Outlets; and historic buildings in Sag Harbor. Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star Joe Werkmeister , ...
Jan 20, 2024•55 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses recent storms leading to flooding and erosion; beach nourishment projects; affordable housing; the Stony Brook Southampton campus; and an EPCAL lawsuit in Riverhead. 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 Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon...
Jan 13, 2024•55 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a proposed $32 million senior center in East Hampton; Riverhead Town regulating the sale of lithium batteries; The Nature Conservancy’s efforts to restore salt marshes on the East End; Riverhead code changes for the EPCAL, and a new traffic circle 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 Christopher Wa...
Dec 16, 2023•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses an arrest in the Montauk antiemetic graffiti case; the first operational wind energy turbine in the state; pot shop licenses approved in Riverhead; and helping the less fortunate this holiday season. 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 Gianna Volpe , Host of He...
Dec 09, 2023•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Riverside Revitalization plan; a report advocating for a LIPA public utility plan; the Springs School District raising pay for teacher aids; and a possible roadblock for plans for a new Riverhead Science Center at the Town Square. 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 E...
Dec 02, 2023•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a story about a Southampton veteran; congressional redistricting; George Santos; a delay in two Riverhead moratoriums; and a holiday classic on stage 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 Alek Lewis, Staff Writer, RiverheadLocal.com Michael Mackey, Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM...
Nov 18, 2023•54 min
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses results from the local elections; honoring local veterans; Riverhead abandoning a proposed rooster ban; another grim scallop season; and planting pollinator gardens. Bill Sutton , Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle , Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti , Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local Joe Werkmeister , staff writer, Newsday Beth Young , Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon...
Nov 11, 2023•55 min
