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

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 Edition, WLIW-FM

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 Hampton Star

Brian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM

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

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, WLIW-FM

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

Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star

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.

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

Gianna Volpe, Host of Heart of the East End, WLIW-FM

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

Brian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM

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, WLIW-FM