This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a new clinic in Hampton Bays focusing on tick-borne illnesses; and update on plans for a warehouse facility at EPCAL; East Hampton Author’s Night; a study on groundwater contamination; and a used cooking oil theft ring.

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

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

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a new development proposal in Sag Harbor; dead ospreys discovered at the Stony Brook Southampton campus; a solar plant in Riverhead operating without the proper permits; and changes in the Springs School District.

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

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

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the County Legislature delaying a water protection plan; water quality in local bays; East End traffic; a hotel development in Riverhead; and zoning changes 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

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

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses cleaning up cesspools at county parks; trouble at the Southampton Town transfer stations; water conservation; and the suspension of a Riverhead planning official.

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

Chrissy Sampson, Deputy Managing Editor, East Hampton Star

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses continued opposition to battery energy storage systems; a new composting program in East Hampton; increased fines for illegal rentals in Southold; and new dangers to woodlands 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

J.D. Allen, Managing Editor, WSHU Radio

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses traffic woes on the East End; sharks and other beach hazards; the dwindling firefly population; pollinators; and the condemned historic windmill at the Stony Brook Southampton campus.

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

Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group

Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher,  Riverhead Local

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 the Riverhead supervisor’s comments about hero firefighters; the Southampton Village election; the Wainscott School District budget failing; and East End traffic.

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

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

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses cannabis license difficulties; an incident in the Shinnecock Canal; a chlorine explosion in North Sea; weapons found at Riverhead Middle School; and Fort Hill Cemetery in Montauk.

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses hazy conditions from the Canadian wildfires; climate change; the migrant situation; East Hampton school lights; and a repair café on the North Fork.

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 the controversy over asylum seekers; new limits on striped bass fishing; a restaurant fire in Montauk; affordable housing; and a sad loss at the Riverhead Aquarium.

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 Walsh, Senior Writer, The East Hampton Star

Alek Lewis, Staff Writer, RiverheadLocal.com