This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses cell phone bans in the light of school shootings; the Riverhead Town Board abandons agri-toruism plan and adopts comp plan; beach access in Sagaponack; and the Sag Harbor American Music Fest.

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

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

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the presidential election and its local impact; Southampton Head Start losing its headquarters; pieces of a broken wind turbine floating toward Montauk; and Riverhead sues Southampton over the Riverside sewer project.

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 a proposed zoning change in Riverhead; Southold rental regulations; Governor Kathy Hochul’s visit to the East End; and the Vail-Levitt Musical Hall.

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

Alek Lewis, staff writer, RiverheadLocal.com

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses traffic gridlock during a visit from Donald Trump; the difficulty of reporting fatal accidents; affordable housing projects; and two musicals being performed on the East End.

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

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 the upcoming election; the moratorium on BESS facilities; Riverhead Police chief retiring; a climate change photography exhibition; and a Shelter Island sailing program.

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, staff writer, Newsday

Christopher Walsh, Staff Writer, The Express News Group

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a combined meeting of the Riverhead and Southold town boards; water protection in Greenport; a proposal for employee-owned housing in East Hampton; a new warehouse proposal in Calverton; and a special rescue by the East Quogue Fire Department.

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

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

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses pool safety; an algae bloom in the ocean; the Calverton water park; free outdoor music; and traffic woes.

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

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

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the presidential debate; John Avlon’s primary victory; an award RiverheadLocal won from the Open Government Coalition; and a miniature railroad that is returning to 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

Oliver Peterson, Managing editor, Danspapers.com

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Gilgo Beach killings; Justin Tinberlake’s arrest; the Palm Tree Music Festival; Strong’s Yacht Center; and a moratorium on hotel construction 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

Grant Parpan, Staff Writer, Newsday

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the Gilgo Beach killings; Vlad the turkey Vulture; Turtle crossings; and a Freedom of Information Law lawsuit in Southampton Village.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Brendan O’Reilly, Deputy Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local

Oliver Peterson, Managing editor, Danspapers.com