27Speaks

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.

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, Sag Harbor Express Publisher Emeritus Bryan Boyhan discusses an article he wrote this week about a "lost" trove of art pieces "discovered" at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. The editors also talk about a new trend of New York City-based art galleries setting up shop on the East End.

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, former Press Editor Peter Boody joins the editors to discuss a Q&A article he wrote this week about Lucian K. Truscott IV, a Springs resident and the great-great-great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Truscott recently called for the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. to be torn down in light of Mr. Jefferson being a slave owner.

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 discuss potential plans to reopen schools on the South Fork and in the state. Hampton Bays School Superintendent Lars Clemensen joins the editors to offer his perspective on efforts to prepare to reopen.

The Express News Group editors 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 discuss nationwide efforts to reform policing and the defund police movement. The editors talk about an interview published this week with former Southampton Town Police Chief William Wilson, and his thoughts on the reform movement.

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 discuss the region entering into phase three of the NY Forward reopening plan, outdoor dining, the move to indoor dining, and a pilot program in Southampton Village to promote business reopening.

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

In this week's edition of 27Speaks, the editors discuss a statement made by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday that "The Hamptons" was the scene of many social distancing violations at area bars and restaurants, which has been disputed by local lawmakers.

The Express News Group Editors Annette Hinkle, Brendan O'Reilly, Joe Shaw, Kathryn Menu, and Bill Sutton discuss the week's events, focusing on the decision by The Express News Group to eliminate article comments on its website 27east.com in the weekly edition of 27Speaks.