Behind The Headlines

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Behind The Headlines episodes

  • October 22nd, 2022

    This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming governor’s election; Lee Zeldin’s military record; the hack of the Suffolk County computer system; the East Hampton Airport; and the blinking light traffic program in Southampton.

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

    Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

    Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

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

    David Rattray, Editor, The East Hampton Star

    55 min
  • October 15th, 2022 - upcoming election, Community Housing Fund, EPCAL in Calverton, and Southampton traffic

    This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming election; the proposed Community Housing Fund; developments in the EPCAL proposal in Calverton; and traffic in Southampton.

    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 Walsh, Senior Writer, The East Hampton Star

    54 min
  • October 8th, 2022 - closing of Schmidt's, leaf pickup, North Fork Audubon, and diapers for needy parents

    This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the closing of a popular business in Southampton; loose leaf pickup in Riverhead; the 50th anniversary of the North Fork Audubon; and an effort to distribute diapers to needy parents.

    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

    Cailin Riley, Staff Writer, The Express News Group

    55 min
  • October 1st, 2022 - Riverhead housing project, emergency dispatchers, East End farmers, and trees in East Hampton Village

    This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses a proposed housing project in Riverhead; unsung heroes, our emergency dispatchers; projects for East End farmers; and a discussion about planting trees in East Hampton Village.

    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

    Alek Lewis, Staff Writer, RiverheadLocal.com

    54 min
  • September 24th, 2022 - festivals, puppy mill law, air cargo hub, and the Surf Lodge

    This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses festivals on the East End this weekend; the proposed state Puppy Mill law; a proposed air cargo hub in Calverton; and violations at the Surf Lodge.

    Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

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

    Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

    Brian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM 88.3

    Jessica Mackin, co-publisher and editor of the James Lane Post

    54 min
  • September 17th, 2022 - Gubernatorial and congressional races, Sag Harbor athletic fields, Tumbleweed Tuesday, and investigation of Riverhead government

    This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel the races for New York governor and Congress; a propped acquisition for athletic fields in Sag Harbor; Tumbleweed Tuesday; and a call for an investigation of governmental practices in Riverhead.

    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

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

    55 min
  • September 10th, 2022 - Plum Island, Freedom of Information law, dredging, and pine beetles

    This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses efforts to preserve Plum Island; the state’s Freedom of Information Law; dredging in the Long Island Sound; and the Pine Beetle infestation in East Hampton.

    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, Deputy Managing Editor, The Express News Group

    54 min
  • September 3rd, 2022 - Lyme disease vaccine, Shinnecock Powwow, school district public information, and a mulch fire

    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

    54 min
  • August 27th, 2022 - language used in redevelopment contract; Battery energy storage; and Southold affordable housing

    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

    54 min
  • August 20th, 2022 - Republican congressional primary, scallop die-off, monkeypox, Riverhead development

    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

    54 min

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Behind the Headlines is a new one-hour, weekly public radio program featuring conversations about the local and regional news of the week. Providing analysis of the latest local and regional and…

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