27Speaks

27Speaks

The Express News Group

Episodes 333
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (25)
Since May 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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

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The Follow Up: Banned Books with Patty McCormick

May 16, 2026 54m

Patricia McCormick is an acclaimed author of young adult novels. Her 2006 book, "Sold," tells the story of a 13-year-old Nepalese girl who is sold into sexual slavery by her stepfather. Despite being…

Behind the Headlines: A Mother's Day Tragedy, Sag Harbor Minister Honored and More East End News

May 15, 2026 29m

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by reporters Cailin Riley, Jack Motz, Michael Wright and features editor Michelle Trauring…

Behind the Headlines: Shining a Light on Human Trafficking, Oyster Farmer Grants and More East End News

May 08, 2026 29m

In this first episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by reporters Cailin Riley and Jack Motz, as well as editors Drew Budd and Annette…

Heated Rivalry No More: Hampton Bays and Southampton Football Programs Merge

May 01, 2026 38m

In a move that became official at a Section XI meeting a few weeks back, the high school football programs at Hampton Bays and Southampton will merge in 2026 to become one. Hampton Bays, which has…

SAG HARBOR SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWDOWN: The Mayor Digs in After a Scandal

Apr 24, 2026 54m

In March, Sag Harbor Mayor Tom Gardella found himself in hot water after leaving a transphobic comment on a video posted by an Instagram user in Texas with more than 22,000 followers. The post gained…

Ice and Accountability: East End Municipalities Weigh OLA Proposal

Apr 17, 2026 35m

Ice and Accountability: East End Municipalities Weigh OLA Proposal Organizacíon Latino Americana (OLA) of Eastern Long Island recently proposed a law that seeks accountability and transparency…

From Traffic to Trains: A South Fork Shift?

Apr 08, 2026 46m

Last week, Long Island Rail Road crews began installing new track sidings at the Southampton Village station, which local officials celebrated as a step toward improving limited train service on the…

The Bunnies Are Back: Two Friends Revive a Sweet East End Tradition

Apr 02, 2026 50m

Mark Parash and Anthony Meras, whose parents owned Sip’n Soda in Southampton and Star Confectionery in Riverhead, respectively, have known each other since they were kids. Recently, Parash and Meras…

Moving On: The Annual Spring Shuffle

Mar 26, 2026 34m

This is the time of year when changes are afoot on the East End as new businesses open, old ones close and still others look to relocate. This year is no different, but already it seems as if more…

Animal Rescue Challenges on the East End | The Sessions Report

Mar 22, 2026 25m

Animal welfare advocates from across the region came together last week for the latest Express Sessions event, hosted at Union Burger Bar in Southampton Village, to discuss the challenges they face…

Game Changer: Kathy Masterson Reflects on Decades of Coaching, Leading and Winning

Mar 19, 2026 40m

As a teacher, high school coach and athletic director, Kathy Masterson has shepherded a lot of student-athletes through high school sports programs over the years, beginning with her own alma mater,…

Bird Flu Takes a Toll: Wild Waterfowl Die Across the East End

Mar 12, 2026 43m

Last year, Crescent Duck Farm on the North Fork was hit by a devastating outbreak of avian influenza and had to cull its entire flock of Pekin ducks. The farm is now rebuilding its stock. But the…

Shaking Up the Party: Jerry Larsen Targets Town Democrats

Mar 05, 2026 34m

East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen is currently backing a herculean push to unseat nearly all 38 sitting members of the East Hampton Town Democratic Committee and replace them with committee…

Two Years or Four? Southampton Village Weighs Lengthening Terms

Feb 26, 2026 39m

At a public hearing hosted by the Southampton Village Board on February 12, residents and some board members voiced opposition to a proposal that would extend the terms of office for the mayor and…

Into the Cold: Helping the Homeless on the East End

Feb 19, 2026 43m

On January 26, as residents hunkered down in their warm homes to watch snow from a massive storm pile up outside, Sag Harbor’s Marit Molin and several volunteers from Hamptons Community Outreach…

Record Prices, Shifting Markets: What’s Driving East End Real Estate in 2026

Feb 12, 2026 33m

​The Hamptons real estate market saw its median home sales price breach $2 million for the first time in 2025, and for the first time in history, 70% of transactions were above $1 million. To make…

What Will Sag Harbor Become? | The Sessions Report

Feb 06, 2026 28m

More than 100 community members came together at The Church in Sag Harbor on another frigid winter night to discuss the future of Sag Harbor’s downtown, everything that’s at stake, and how to protect…

Too Many Districts, Too Few Students?

Feb 05, 2026 40m

As costs rise, taxes increase and budgets are stretched, small school districts across the region face the daunting task of providing robust programming to their students with fewer resources.…

Local Matters: Westhampton Beach | The Sessions Report

Jan 30, 2026 22m

On Thursday, January 15, Westhampton Beach residents, business owners, elected officials and others gathered at Fauna in the village for the latest edition of the Express Sessions series “Local…

A Brewing Issue in Hampton Bays

Jan 29, 2026 39m

Last year, Hampton Coffee Company took over a roadside cafe in a quiet corner of Hampton Bays. Over decades, the building, a former farm stand, had been expanded and transformed into a small eatery…

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