On this week's edition of Behind The Headlines, the panel discusses the cannabis shop in Southampton which opened without complete permitting, state regulations versus local laws in cannabis and the frustrations of local cannabis operators. They also talk about the political dynamics surrounding candidate engagement in Riverhead and recent changes in COVID vaccine accessibility in New York State, and more.

This week's panel is:

• Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News Group
• Bill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News Group
• Joe Werkmeister, Staff Writer at Newsday
• Beth Young, Editor & Publisher of East End Beacon
• Michael Mackey, host of The Long Island Daily on WLIW-FM

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In this episode of 'Behind the Headlines,' Bill Sutton covers the recent removal of trash cans in Southampton. Denise Civiletti discusses the cold case of the murder of anonymous woman known only as Montauk Mary and the historical significance of Sound Avenue. The panel invites Jack Motz to dive into the approval of a dock in Three Mile Harbor and the history of the HMS Culloden shipwreck. Christine Sampson talks about the impact of the decline of civics education, and they also touch on the controversy surrounding a teacher's comments on social media, and more.

This week's panel is:

• Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News Group
• Bill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News Group
• Denise Civiletti, Editor & Publisher at RiverheadLocal
• Jack Motz, Staff Writer at The Express News Group
• Christine Sampson, Director of Community Engagement at LTV

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In this episode of 'Behind the Headlines,' the panel reflects on the recent assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, highlighting the dangers of political violence though expressing disagreement with his views. They also discuss dredging projects in Montauk and Mattituck, Poxabogue Field debates, and the Osprey and Bald Eagle population recoveries. Denise and Alek explain the Riverhead Town Square project, exploring its potential impact on the community and the controversies surrounding it, and Beth Young outlines the legal complexities of seaplanes landing on the North Fork.

This week's panel is:

• Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News Group
• Bill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News Group
• Denise Civiletti, Editor & Publisher at RiverheadLocal
• Beth Young, Editor & Publisher at the East End Beacon
• Alek Lewis, Staff Writer at RiverheadLocal

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