On this week’s edition of Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the year’s upcoming stories, Zeldin’s campaign for New York Governor, cannabis, the implications and differences of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, redistricting, and virtual meetings.

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 of the East End Beacon

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including COVID and the new mask mandate; a social media school threat; a Tony Walton retrospective in Sag Harbor; a fatal crash in Riverhead; and recreational cannabis.

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

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

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

Steve Wick, Executive Editor, Times-Review Media Group

Beth Young, editor/publisher of the East End Beacon

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including where legalized cannabis dispensaries will be located, a cyberattack in the Riverhead School District, affordable housing and rising Numbers of COVID-19 cases.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

Joe Werkmeister, Editor, Times-Review Media Group

Chrissy Sampson, Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star

Beth Young, Denise Civiletti, and Brendan O'Reilly join Joe Shaw.

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including the tragic fire in Riverhead that left five people dead; tornadoes on the South Fork; rising COVID numbers; the dangers of phone scams; and the future political climate and upcoming elections.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

Ambrose Clancy, editor of the Shelter Island Reporter

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

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including Veterans Day; COVID-19 breakthrough cases; vaccinations for kids; supply chain issues; and an update on the Riverhead puppy mill law.

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, Editor, Times-Review Media Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including the recent town and county elections; campaign finance reform; ballot propositions; and the latest news on the legalized cannabis front.

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 88.3

Brianne Ledda, reporter, Times-Review Media Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including proposed changes to the state’s Open Meetings Law; efforts to bury the power lines at the Downtown Montauk gateway; proposed hotels in Southold and Cutchogue; the changing nature of the East End; and beach access concerns.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Carissa Katz, Managing Editor, The East Hampton Star

Steve Wick, Executive Editor, Times-Review Media Group

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including COVID-19 breakthrough infections and vaccine booster shots; the East End homeless population; local elections on November 2; an immigration reform march in Riverhead; a couple who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at Peconinc Bay Medical Center; and a murder mystery in Sag Harbor.

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a number of topics, including final passage of the Community Housing Act and affordable housing in general on the East End; Open Meetings Law compliance; a disease killing deer on the East End;and efforts to rescue abandoned domestic rabbits.

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

Brendan J. O’Reilly, Features Editor, The Express News Group