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Behind The Headlines WLIW-FM
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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 cultural issues, Behind the Headlines is hosted by Express News Group editors Bill Sutton and Joseph P. Shaw. To bring listeners a diversity of perspectives, voices and views, each week Sutton and Shaw will host a rotating panel of esteemed guest journalists and colleagues, from a robust collection of East End, Long Island, and regional news and public affairs outlets. Confirmed participating organizat
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East End School Budgets, Drinking Water Contamination, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses school budgets; drinking water contamination; housing in downtown Riverhead; and the Riverside Sewer District.
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 -
How will the business landscape change in Southampton Village?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the upcoming eclipse; rejection of a proposed RV park in Calverton; groundwater pollution; the East Hampton Airport; and changes to the business landscape in Southampton Village.
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
Brian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM -
Express Sessions: Can the Winter Be Brisk for Businesses in East Hampton?
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on February 1st, 2024 and has been edited for conciseness. An unedited version can be found here.
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1st Congressional District Race Begins To Heat Up
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the 1st Congressional District race; Canio’s Books losing its lease; a proposed RV park in Calverton; speed bumps popping up all over the South Fork; and a new addition at Steinbeck Park.
Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group
Annette Hinkle, Arts & Living Editor, The Express News Group
Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead Local
Beth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon
Christopher Gangemi, Staff Writer, The East Hampton Star -
How will congestion pricing affect Hampton Jitney fares?
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses George Santos throwing his hat into the 1st District Congressional ring; Hampton Jitney fighting congestion pricing; an open seat on the Shelter Island Town Board; and a possible challenge to cannabis zoning rules in Riverhead.
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
Joe Werkmeister, staff writer, Newsday -
Fred W. Thiele Jr. Announces Retirement, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the announced retirement of State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr.; a proposed Shinnecock tax-free gas station in Hampton Bays; an update to the state cannabis rollout; and a proposed charter high school in Riverhead.
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
Brian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble