Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.

The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors talk about the iconic Stargazer sculpture on County Road 111 in Eastport, which was damaged in August during Tropical Storm Isaias. Discussions are underway on whether to repair the sculpture, which would come with a hefty $100,000 price tag.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.

The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors talk about East End restaurants, how they survived the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they hope to fare in the weeks and months to come.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.

The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors are joined by Sag Harbor Express Publisher Emeritus Bryan Boyhan to discuss an article he wrote on the 50th anniversary of the tragic flight of The Free Life, a hot air balloon that was launched from Springs in an unsuccessful attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.

The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors reflect on the past six months dealing with the coronavirus epidemic on the East End, and look forward to changes that may take place on the South Fork due to the pandemic.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.

The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors talk about a variety of recent stories and topics, including the change of seasons in the time of COVID, East End School enrollment and space, beach capacity and drive-in movies!

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.

The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors talk about a variety of recent stories and topics, including extending the summer tourism season into the fall and winter, property tax abatement, empty storefronts, schools reopening and school consolidation, the Westhampton Beach sewer project, drive-in concerts — and cereal choices!

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.

The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors are joined by features reporter Michelle Trauring and Sag Harbor Express Publisher Emeritus Bryan Boyhan to talk about their coverage of the 25th anniversary of the Sunrise Wildfire in 1995.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.


The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors talk to a group of dedicated young journalism interns who volunteered their time this spring and summer to work for the newspaper group in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.


The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.

In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors talk about the East End real estate market, which has seen a boom following the global COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the effects of a growing population on the community and question whether the changes will be permanent. The discussion highlights a virtual Express Sessions forum held this week on the real estate industry.

Welcome to the latest edition of The Express News Group’s podcast, 27Speaks.


The Express News Group editors Kathryn Menu, Annette Hinkle, Joseph P. Shaw, Brendan O’Reilly, and Bill Sutton, discuss the week’s news on the South Fork of Long Island.


In this week’s edition of 27Speaks, the editors talk about a Chainsmokers concert in Water Mill last Saturday that drew heavy criticism from Governor Andrew Cuomo and other state officials for infractions of the state’s COVID-19 rules. Intern Alec Giufurta, who attended the concert, shares his observations of the event and the subsequent controversy.