In this episode of Behind the Headlines, the panel takes another deep dive into the cannabis issues on the East End, spurred by a legalization lawsuit filed by Southampton and Riverhead Towns. They also talk about the challenges of local zoning laws, the evacuation of a nursing home during a nor'easter, the expansion of the Riverhead Ambulance Corps, and the controversial purchase of an armored vehicle by the Southampton Town Police Department. Beth and Denise close the conversation with tributes and recognition of recently passed community leaders.

This week's panel is:

• Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News Group
• Bill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News Group
• Michael Mackey, Host of The Long Island Daily on WLIW-FM
• Beth Young, Editor & Publisher of East End Beacon
• Denise Civiletti, Editor & Publisher of RiverheadLocal

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