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
Dr. Christopher Gobler on current state of East End water quality
Dr. Christopher Gobler of Stony Brook University joins the panel to discuss the current state of water quality on the East End, focusing on nitrogen, innovative and alternative treatment systems (also known as IA systems), and the impact of algae on local ecosystems. He also clarifies a point about "flesh eating bacteria" after a short clip of him went viral out of context.
This week’s panel is:
Joe Shaw, Consulting Editor at The Express News Group (https://www.27east.com/)
Bill Sutton, Editor-in-chief at The Express News Group
Denise Civiletti, Editor & Publisher of RiverheadLocal (https://riverheadlocal.com/)
Beth Young, Editor & Publisher of East End Beacon (https://www.eastendbeacon.com/)
Dr. Christopher Gobler, Professor at Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (https://www.stonybrook.edu/experts/profile/christopher-gobler)
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25 Apr 2026
Long Island bays and local zoning issues continue to be intertwined
This episode of Behind The Headlines features smaller panel and takes a deep dive into the state of Long Island's bays. Beth Young outlines issues with septic systems and how outdated infrastructure in Riverhead makes it difficult to control the amount of nitrogen that leaches into the Peconic Bay. Joe and Bill also talk about Southampton zoning updates and infrastructure projects like sewage treatment plants.
This week’s panel is:
Joe Shaw, Consulting Editor at The Express News Group (https://www.27east.com/)
Bill Sutton, Editor-in-chief at The Express News Group
Beth Young, Editor & Publisher of East End Beacon (https://www.eastendbeacon.com/)
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11 Apr 2026
Express Sessions: The Evolution and Preservation of Downtown Sag Harbor
Please enjoy this Express Sessions while Behind The Headlines is off. This was recorded live on January 29, 2026 and has been edited for time and conciseness. An unedited version can be found here (https://www.27east.com/express-sessions/article_2521fdcb-a114-46fe-8892-32a5223fe9c5.html).
On January 29, 2026, more than 100 people gathered at The Church on Madison Street for a two-hour Express Sessions event titled “The Evolution and Preservation of Downtown Sag Harbor.” Attendees included a diverse mix of longtime, full-time and part-time village residents, Sag Harbor Village officials, small business owners, community activists, real estate developers and more, all with unique interests and opinions related to the evolution of the business district and how it affects the local economy, history and way of life that has made Sag Harbor such a unique and sought-after destination for people from all walks of life.
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Bob Feinberg
Joe Shaw
Bill Sutton
Denise Civiletti
Beth Young
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