This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a promising new Lyme disease vaccine currently being tested; the Shinnecock Powwow; access to school district public information; and a mulch fire in Calverton.

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

Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses questionable language in a Southampton Town contract regarding Hampton Bays redevelopment; Battery Energy Storage Systems in Riverhead; and the denial of an affordable housing project 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

Kitty Merrill, Staff Writer, The Express News Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the Republican congressional primary; the scallop die-off in Peconic Bay; Monkeypox; and development in Riverhead.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local

Michael Mackey, Local Host For Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM

J.D. Allen, Managing Editor, WSHU Radio

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a proposed overlay district for the SANS neighborhoods in Sag Harbor; a proposed ice hockey rink in Riverhead; and proposed deer culling in Southold.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive 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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the current water emergency in Suffolk County; the biggest water users on the South Fork; updates to the proposed firing range in Riverhead; and e-bikes.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local

Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

Annette Hinkle, Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the attack on U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin during a recent campaign stop in Rochester; and developments in the Community Housing Fund and affordable housing in general.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local

Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses monkeypox; Riverhead Town planning; Shinnecock beach access; and an unusual trove of lost art that was discovered in the trash.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local

Annette Hinkle, Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group

Oliver Peterson, Managing Editor, danspapers.com

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade; reporters covering controversial topics; and the November election.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive 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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses gun control and the Supreme Court decision on concealed carry licenses; Riverhead Town’s proposed regulations on gun stores and shooting ranges; the sale of the Montauk Airport; and affordable housing.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive 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 local observances of the Juneteenth holiday; the upcoming gubernatorial primaries; street lights in Amagansett; and water quality issues.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive 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