In this week's conversation, the panel explores affordable housing issues in Riverside and Riverhead, highlighting the complexities of local government regulations between the two municipalities, community responses, and the ongoing legal disputes surrounding infrastructure development. Alek Lewis explains the impact of zoning laws on cannabis dispensaries, and the importance of community engagement in shaping local policies. Beth Young gives details on a new historical marker honoring formerly enslaved farmer Elymus Reeve, plus more Eastern Long Island news.

This week's panel is:

• Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News Group
• Bill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News Group
• Alek Lewis, Staff Writer at RiverheadLocal
• Beth Young, Editor & Publisher at the East End Beacon
• Chris Francescani, Publisher at The North Fork Sun

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