This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses advancements in artificial intelligence programs; Riverhead downtown redevelopment; East Hampton Village beach permits; and shellfish populations.

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

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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a lawsuit filed against the Southampton Village mayor; the ongoing efforts to preserve the Steinbeck house in Sag Harbor; a heroic rescue at a fire in Polish Town; and efforts to save a theater 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

Joe Werkmeister, Staff Writer, Newsday

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming East Hampton Town election; the Southampton Village Police Chief appointment; efforts to save the ospreys; feral cats at Sagg Main Beach; and the Wainscott commercial center.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

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 Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State Address and housing recommendations; a Southold moratorium on battery energy storage systems; whether CPF money should be utilized for more water quality initiatives; and Bay Street Theater.

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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses proposed moratoriums in Calverton and Greenport; the state puppy mill ban; battery storage facilities; and a porta-potty in Sagaponack.

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

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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses septic system upgrades; climate change; LIPA PILOT payments; and battery storage systems.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

J.D. Allen, Managing Editor, WSHU Radio

Kitty Merrill, Staff Writer, The Express News Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses affordable housing; the Riverhead Town budget; school district spending; a blood donation shortage; and Peconic Bay Medical Center improvements.

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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel wraps up Tuesday’s election; discusses the newly passed Community Housing Fund; developments at Truck Beach in East Hampton; and a pilot food scrap collection program 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

Christopher Walsh, Senior Writer, The East Hampton Star

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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming election; a Riverhead crime wave; the scallop die-off; the Strongpoint Theinert Ranch; and the opening of the new Barnes & Noble store in Riverhead.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

Oliver Peterson, Managing Editor, danspapers.com

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming election; Town Pond in East Hampton Village; the 10 year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy; and developments at Veterans’ Memorial Park in Calverton.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star

Alek Lewis, Staff Writer, RiverheadLocal.com

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