Express News Group interns Hope Hamilton and Dan Stark join the editors to discuss their experience this summer.

What It's Like Interning for South Fork Newspapers

This week, the editors are joined by Eric Kohn, artistic director of the newly revived Southampton Playhouse, who talks about how the historic, non-profit theater is establishing itself as a cultural cornerstone on the East End. Kohn discusses the Playhouse’s commitment to both classic and contemporary cinema, including its upcoming series "The Scorsese Family Experience," curated in collaboration with Martin and Francesca Scorsese, which launches August 14. The goal? To bring generations together through timeless films while building a sustainable model for a community-driven movie house. 

Let’s Go to the Movies!

Susan Carey Dempsey talks with Luke Lowell-Liszanckie. A local with a love for physical activity, Luke has recently made it to the finals for the 17th season of American Ninja Warrior! Listen in as he tells us about his passions, training, and goals in this episode.

Shelter Island Conversations: Home Grown Ninja Warrior, Luke Lowell-Liszanckie

Late summer is the time for horses on the East End. This week, the editors are joined by reporter Cailin Riley and Shanette Barth Cohen, the executive director of the Hampton Classic Horse Show, who talk about 50 years of the prestigious event, including its history, evolution and the different competitions and activities that visitors to this year’s Classic will enjoy. The 50th Hampton Classic Horse Show runs August 24 to 31 at the showgrounds at 240 Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton.


50 Years at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

It’s been a hot, dry summer, and in late July the Suffolk County Water Authority issued a Stage 1 Water Alert urging its customers to immediately reduce water consumption. The editors are joined this week by senior reporter Michael Wright, who has a story in the paper naming the South Fork’s biggest “Water Hogs,” and Daniel Dubois, SCWA’s director of communications and external affairs, who explains how summer demand impacts water supply and shares steps that residents can take to help alleviate the situation.



Dry Times: Tracking Water Hogs and the Fight to Conserve

2024 NY-01 congressional candidate John Avlon, a former CNN anchor and current host of the podcast "How To Fix It," joins the editors on the podcast to discuss redistricting, gerrymandering and the state of democracy.


John Avlon Talks Redistricting

This week, the editors are joined by East Hampton reporter Jack Motz and Kurt Gottwald, a Hither Hills State Park lifeguard who, last year, converted his decades-old onsite trailer at the campground into a makeshift music studio.

His latest project is a six-track indie rock album called “Montauk New York.” On it, Gottwald weaves tales of local stories into larger musings about capitalism, consumerism and online culture. As his lifeguard job in Montauk winds down for the season and he prepares to travel overseas to spend the coming months in Prague, Gottwald shared his inspiration and unique philosophy on life, music making, nature and the changing face of the East End.

From Hither Hills to Prague: The Sounds of the Season

The Suffolk County Legislature recently voted to establish a mechanism for preserving working waterfronts from development. The law will allow the county to acquire conservation easements on properties housing businesses like commercial fisheries and marinas. Montauk is a likely candidate for some of these funds, and this week, the editors are joined by Inlet Seafood’s general manager Amanda Jones and Long Island Commercial Fishing Association Executive Director Bonnie Brady who talk about how the new law could help Montauk fishermen and businesses.

Similarly, they also touch on the Lake Montauk Inlet dredging project, which will move forward this fall due to a decision by East Hampton Town to allocate $1.1 million for the project from a South Fork Wind fund.

Dockside Defense: Protecting Montauk's Fishing Future

This week, the editors are joined by Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger who addresses some of the most pressing concerns in the village. Traffic, of course, is at the top of the list, but also on the table is workforce housing, a potential sewer system and rehabilitation of the arboretum grounds at Southampton Arts Center as well as the World War I monument in Agawam Park. Also discussed was some fun stuff coming up, including  Southampton Fest and the Hamptons International Film Festival, which in October will offer screenings at the newly renovated Southampton Playhouse.


Inside Southampton Village: Traffic, Housing and What’s Next with Mayor Bill Manger

The annual Hamptons International Film Festival returns this week for its 33rd iteration, and from October 3 to 13, will present screenings at theaters in East Hampton, Sag Harbor and Southampton.

This week, the editors are joined by David Nugent, Chief Creative Officer of HamptonsFilm, HIFF’s parent organization, who shares some insight into the business of putting on a film festival. He also offers a sneak peak at a few of the 146 films that will be screened in the days ahead. 

From Reel to Real: How the Hamptons Film Fest Comes Together

Every summer morning, a dedicated group of open-water swimmers — each over the age of 60 — gathers at West Landing in Hampton Bays to swim the calm waters of Peconic Bay. But this ritual is about much more than fitness. Over the years, these daily swims have become a source of deep friendship, connection and joy.

This week on the podcast, the editors are joined by filmmaker Doug Gallo and his mother Chris, one of the swimmers featured in his short documentary “West Landing,” which is screening at this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival. Together, Doug and Chris share how the film came to life — and reflect on the tight-knit community that’s formed in the bay, one swim at a time.

‘West Landing’: A Short Film About Swims, Friendship and Finding Community

The editors of The Express News Group talk about what news on the East End.

What It's Like Interning for South Fork Newspapers

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