Podcasts about Riverhead

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The gubernatorial race in Connecticut gets a new candidate. A water main in Riverhead is stirring controversy. AI comes to New Haven schools. Plus, "critical incident leave" for New York state troopers.

Bobby Hartmann, Founder of Mainstream House, a sober living facility in Riverhead, Long Island, calls into the show to talk about addiction, recovery, community support, and the importance of second chances. Sid and Bobby preview an engagement at the facility tonight, at which Sid will be speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Esperanza and Irwin welcome author Mark Torres, author of Long Island Migrant Camps: Dust for Blood. Mark's background as a labor lawyer helps us dig deep into a shameful, and not well known recent history. There were numerous labor camps on eastern Long Island to house workers for the numerous farms of eastern Long Island, on both the North and South Forks. The 29 camps in 1951 grew to 134 by 1958. Riverhead to Greenport was nicknamed"Migrant Alley". Living conditions were dismal, mistreatment rampant, with clear racial undertones. Mark shares these unsettling stories from his research. We'll bring it into the present day, and how the service workers of today are often living in overcrowded conditions, or in the woods.

In this week's conversation, the panel explores affordable housing issues in Riverside and Riverhead, highlighting the complexities of local government regulations between the two municipalities, community responses, and the ongoing legal disputes surrounding infrastructure development. Alek Lewis explains the impact of zoning laws on cannabis dispensaries, and the importance of community engagement in shaping local policies. Beth Young gives details on a new historical marker honoring formerly enslaved farmer Elymus Reeve, plus more Eastern Long Island news.This week's panel is:Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News GroupAlek Lewis, Staff Writer at RiverheadLocalBeth Young, Editor & Publisher at the East End Beacon Chris Francescani, Publisher at The North Fork Sun ------ WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island. Donate to WLIW-FM here. Download the WLIW-FM app so you never miss a beat! for Apple devices | for Android devices

In this week's conversation, the panel explores affordable housing issues in Riverside and Riverhead, highlighting the complexities of local government regulations between the two municipalities, community responses, and the ongoing legal disputes surrounding infrastructure development. Alek Lewis explains the impact of zoning laws on cannabis dispensaries, and the importance of community engagement in shaping local policies. Beth Young gives details on a new historical marker honoring formerly enslaved farmer Elymus Reeve, plus more Eastern Long Island news.This week's panel is:Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News GroupAlek Lewis, Staff Writer at RiverheadLocalBeth Young, Editor & Publisher at the East End Beacon Chris Francescani, Publisher at The North Fork Sun ------ WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island. Donate to WLIW-FM here. Download the WLIW-FM app so you never miss a beat! for Apple devices | for Android devices

Carol Brown joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of the free open house and plant sale for Cornell University Long Island's Horticultural Research and Extension Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at 3059 Sound Avenue in Riverhead. Later in the hour, Eric Kohn from Southampton Playhouse stops into the studio to talk current programming at the theater, including this Sunday's Playhouse Jr. pairing activities by The Craft Studio with screenings of classic Looney Tunes cartoons.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

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Episode 141 is on the scene and we welcome zMAX CARS Tour star Mini Tyrrell back to the program. In his own words, Mini just won the biggest race of his career Saturday at Dominion Raceway in the event bearing the name of his charity. We discuss how successful Mini's Mission has been and how sweet it was to cap the weekend off with a dominant win in front of his home crowd and the families brought in to keep their minds off of what they are going through.We give a full review of the race which saw Connor Hall gain valuable points on Landen Lewis in the battle for the championship after his runner up finish while other contenders had issues. We debate whether or not the main event for the night should go on first or go on last just like concerts, boxing, wrestling and UFC fights do.Taylor Ransom is a second generation racer who has tasted success at both Franklin County Raceway and at Motor Mile Speedway. When he isn't working on Kyle Dudley's car, he is racing his own Super Street machine. He joins us as we talk about his second win of the season on Saturday, his love for hunting and his start in the sport. We discuss NASCAR's trip to Mexico, Carson Hocevar vs Ricky Stenhouse Jr, NASCAR Whelen Modified action from Riverhead, ARCA from Berlin, the ASA Stars Tour doubleheader from Wisconsin plus dubs, short track spotlight and why you should always pack an extra shirt on the road in case you get soaked in a rainstorm. All of this and more on DLN!!

Episode 140 is on the scene and we welcome  Trans-Am Ta2  & NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Thomas Annunziata to the show. We discuss his career which started in Karting, transitioned to racing spec Miatas and settling into the Trans-Am Ta2 Series where he was multiple events. This success opened doors to run in ARCA where he finished runner up at Daytona of all places in his debut. Thomas is working on pursuing a NASCAR career splitting a NASCAR Xfinity Series ride with Leland Honeyman for Cope Family Racing where he faces new obstacles with a relatively new team. Drew Dawson returned to victory lane in the Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division at South Boston Speedway on Saturday. The middle of the three Dawson brothers is our guest and we discuss his big win on Saturday and if he had any words with Zach Peregoy as the two raced hard in the late stages. He also reveals who he would bump out of the way for a win and if he is the best of the three brothers who all race at South Boston.We give a full review of God's Pit Crew/First Responders Appreciation night from South Boston over the weekend. Hear from Peyton Sellers, Trevor Ward and Landon Pembleton who finished up front in the late model division.  The guys debate if someone who has problems during the first race of a twin bill should be forced to use scuffed tires that has as many laps on them as a driver who finished the first race? Trevor Ward had this happen to him on Saturday as he failed to finish race one but was able to win convincingly in the other race. We also spoke with Landon and Kendall Milam who won in Hornets and Pure Stock on Saturday and they reveal which one like their Uncle is going to do a backflip for the next win. We preview the Mini's Mission CARS Tour event from Dominion Raceway. Can Doug Barnes parlay past Dominion success to his first CARS Tour win? Can Connor Hall and JR Motorsports get back on track at a place he's won before? What about Kaden Honeycutt as he returns to the tour? We discuss it all here.We review the racing from Michigan where we start part one of a discussion about whether ARCA is still considered the rung below the Truck Series as a development level for talent to run in Trucks, Xfinity and Cup. This stemmed off Brenden "Butterbean" Queen's third win of the season that happened at Michigan over the weekend. We discuss the breaking news involving the Virginia Triple Crown, preview the Whelen Modified Tour stop at Riverhead, the ASA STARS doubleheader in Wisconsin, dubs, race of the week and more this week on DLN!

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel introduces Chris Francescani, publisher of the new publication The North Fork Sun. They'll be covering everything from Riverhead to Greenport. Beth Young of the East End Beacon talks about a significant fire incident at the Crown Recycling facility in Calverton, highlighting the environmental concerns and the response from emergency services. The opening of a new freestanding emergency room in East Hampton is also covered, emphasizing its impact on healthcare access in the region. Francescani shares details of a documentary about Plum Island, focusing on preservation efforts against potential development and the ecological significance of the island. Plus, the introduction of electric planes, the East Hampton Airport, upcoming Pride events on the East End, and more.This week's panel is:Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News GroupAnnette Hinkle, Arts & Living Editor at The Express News GroupBeth Young, Editor & Publisher at the East End Beacon Chris Francescani, Publisher at The North Fork Sun

This week on Behind The Headlines, the panel introduces Chris Francescani, publisher of the new publication The North Fork Sun. They'll be covering everything from Riverhead to Greenport. Beth Young of the East End Beacon talks about a significant fire incident at the Crown Recycling facility in Calverton, highlighting the environmental concerns and the response from emergency services. The opening of a new freestanding emergency room in East Hampton is also covered, emphasizing its impact on healthcare access in the region. Francescani shares details of a documentary about Plum Island, focusing on preservation efforts against potential development and the ecological significance of the island. Plus, the introduction of electric planes, the East Hampton Airport, upcoming Pride events on the East End, and more.This week's panel is:Joe Shaw, Executive Editor at The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor at The Express News GroupAnnette Hinkle, Arts & Living Editor at The Express News GroupBeth Young, Editor & Publisher at the East End Beacon Chris Francescani, Publisher at The North Fork Sun

This week, the panel discusses recent developments in Riverhead, including the Science Center project and the implications of eminent domain in recent redevelopment efforts. They also discuss the importance of symbiotic relationships in community development on the East End, recent boating accidents and safety regulations, green energy initiatives, the Southampton Golf Club, and raising awareness for organ donation. This week's panel is hosted by Joe Shaw and Bill Sutton of The Express News Group, with Denise Civiletti of RiverheadLocal, Beth Young of the East End Beacon, and Gianna Volpe of WLIW-FM's Heart of the East End.

This week, the panel discusses recent developments in Riverhead, including the Science Center project and the implications of eminent domain in recent redevelopment efforts. They also discuss the importance of symbiotic relationships in community development on the East End, recent boating accidents and safety regulations, green energy initiatives, the Southampton Golf Club, and raising awareness for organ donation. This week's panel is hosted by Joe Shaw and Bill Sutton of The Express News Group, with Denise Civiletti of RiverheadLocal, Beth Young of the East End Beacon, and Gianna Volpe of WLIW-FM's Heart of the East End.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about eye care—specifically, cataracts and the surgical options available to restore clear vision. Learn about what causes cataracts, how they affect your sight, and what you need to know about cataract surgery.  She speaks with Dr. Daniel Charles Hamou, an Ophthalmologist at the Northwell Health Eye Institutes at Port Jefferson, Ridge and Riverhead, NY.

Anne Howard and Stephanie McEvily of Food Rescue US-North Fork, as well as Kelly Brennan of Golden Acres Organic Farm in Riverhead, join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of a May 22 meet-and-greet for organization volunteers at the Riverhead farm.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

This week's edition of Behind The Headlines conversation explores the evolving public perception of immigration enforcement on the East End. The panel also explores the political pressures and implications of funding cuts to arts organizations, highlighting the intersection of culture and community engagement. Plus, Riverhead is suing Maureen's Haven, Southold is updating their zoning, and more.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Carlos Sandoval, Columnist, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

This week's edition of Behind The Headlines conversation explores the evolving public perception of immigration enforcement on the East End. The panel also explores the political pressures and implications of funding cuts to arts organizations, highlighting the intersection of culture and community engagement. Plus, Riverhead is suing Maureen's Haven, Southold is updating their zoning, and more.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Carlos Sandoval, Columnist, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End Beacon

Rex and Connie Farr of The Farrm join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to discuss history behind—And biodynamic farming practices at—their 60-acre Riverhead farm.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with top junior riders Adriana Forte and Violet Tatum. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.   Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Adriana Forte is a 17-year-old from New York City and Water Mill, NY. She trains with First Blue, LLC in Riverhead, NY, and has been training under Andre Dignelli of Heritage Farm since 2024. She is verbally committed to the D1 equestrian team of Texas A&M University. In 2024, she won the WIHS Equitation Finals and had top finishes in all 3'6" equitation finals. Guest: Violet Tatum is a top junior rider who currently splits her time between the west and east coast. On the east coast, she trains with the team at North Run - Missy Clark, John Brennan and Maggie Gampfer. On the west coast, she rides with Archie Cox of Brookway stables and John Bragg of Bridgeport farms. Violet won the Ronnie Mutch Equitation championship at Thermal this year and the Gladstone Cup in 2024 and finished in the top 12 of the Maclay and WIHS Equitation Finals. In the hunters, Violet was Grand Champion 3'6 Small Junior Hunters 15 & under at Capital Challenge, Champion and Reserve Champion at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, and Champion 3'6 Small Junior Hunters at the Washington International Horse Show. Violet is a prolific catch rider who is very coachable and truly loves the horses.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Foxhall Equine and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast LIVE!

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconGrant Parpan, crime reporter, Newsday

Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News Group Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconGrant Parpan, crime reporter, Newsday

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses the importance of prescribed burns in preventing wildfires; an effort to provide markers to remember the history of enslaved people in Riverhead; a measure to allow villages to install stop sign enforcement cameras; and traffic control measures in Southampton.Bill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News Group Annette Hinkle, Arts and Living Editor, The Express News Group Denise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalBeth Young, Editor/Publisher at East End BeaconBrian Cosgrove, Host of The Afternoon Ramble, WLIW-FM------ WLIW-FM is community media for Eastern Long Island. Donate to WLIW-FM here.Download the WLIW-FM app so you never miss a beat! for Apple devices || for Android devices

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses restrictions on public comment at Riverhead Town Board meeting; congressional town hall meetings; the reaction to racist comments posted on the Butterfly Effect's social media pages; and the Southampton School superintendent's reaction of federal DEI challenges.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalAlek Lewis, staff writer, RiverheadLocal.comMichael Mackey, Local Host for Long Island Morning Edition, WLIW-FM

This week, Jordan sits down to talk with Lidia Yuknavitch about menopause, where stories lodge in our bodies, having a creative process that takes the shape of an ocean wave, and more. Lidia Yuknavitch is the National Bestselling author of four novels: Thrust, The Book of Joan, Dora: A Headcase, and The Small Backs of Children, winner of the 2016 Oregon Book Awards Ken Kesey Award for Fiction as well as the OBA Reader's Choice Award. She has also published a critical book on war and narrative, Allegories Of Violence (Routledge). The Misfit's Manifesto, a book based on her recent TED Talk, was published by TED Books in 2017. Verge, a collection of short fiction, was released in 2020. Her widely acclaimed memoir The Chronology of Water was a finalist for a PEN Center USA award for creative nonfiction and winner of a PNBA Award and the Oregon Book Award Reader's Choice. Her newest memoir, Reading the Waves, was published by Riverhead books in 2025. She is a very good swimmer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See him perform this Saturday March 1st at 8p at The Suffolk in Riverhead and Friday March 7th at The Stress Factory in Bridgeport, CT

Our friend Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling drops by the backyard of New York City to chat about his comedy shows in the tri-state area! We also catch up with him about his new role on a TV show called "The Better Sister" on Amazon Prime coming out in May 2025 where some of the scenes are shot from his house in Bayville, Long Island! You can also see Jackie live at The Suffolk Theatre in Riverhead, NY Saturday March 1st, The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on March 7th, Max's Es-ca in Staten Island, NY Friday March 14th, and Catch a Rising Star in Princeton, NJ on Saturday April 19th! For more info go to his website! https://www.jokeland.com

Governor Hochul says she will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Five people have been arrested on charges stemming from Bridgeport's 2023 mayoral election. Riverhead appeals a court decision that says it overcharged the county for sewage treatments. Both of Connecticut's major energy companies are proposing rate changes. Plus, the Connecticut community college that's home to one unique art collection.

This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses developments at the Crescent Duck Farm; limitations on public meetings in Riverhead; and officials trying to quell immigration concerns in East Hampton.Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor, The Express News GroupBill Sutton, Managing Editor, The Express News GroupDenise Civiletti, Editor/Publisher, Riverhead LocalAlek Lewis, staff writer, Riverhead Local

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer wants lawmakers to allow the limit on state and local tax deductions to expire. Riverhead opts out of a plan to pool education resources. Connecticut Democrats want to end a 40-year moratorium on nuclear power plants. Officials sound the alarm on an increased risk of wildfire in the Pine Barrens. Plus, a look at Linda McMahon's public life in Connecticut ahead of her Senate Confirmation hearing.

Memorial Day 1949 was an auspicious day in Riverhead as it saw the inaugural game at the brand new Wivchar Stadium on Harrison Ave. The brainchild of Tony Wivchar, a local entrepreneur and owner of an earth-moving company, the venue soon came to be known as Riverhead Stadium. Although it only existed for a few brief years, the stadium was alive with excitement. To help drum up interest, Wivchar formed the Riverhead Falcons baseball team out of local talent to play in exhibition games. Their opponents ranged from Negro League stalwarts such as the Black Yankees to barnstorming attractions like the House of David. Other events included women's softball, rodeos, and professional wrestling. By the mid-1950s, however, the stadium was gone with little left to mark its passing. Enter Fabio Montella – Suffolk County Community College librarian, history professor, and friend of the podcast. As part of his on-going explorations of baseball in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Montella became aware of the stadium's short but illustrious existence. He was able to uncover more about Wivchar's past and his pursuits, even finding and interviewing Wivhcar's wife and daughter. The result, as today's episode will attest, is a fascinating glimpse into one man's passion and the field of dreams he built to contain it. Further Research “Riverhead Stadium Opens.” County Review, May 26, 1949 “Giving the House a Home” [House of David baseball] Audio Footnotes: More episodes with Fabio Montella Music Intro music: https://homegrownstringband.com/ Outro music: Capering by Blue Dot Sessions CC BY-NC 4.0

In this conversation, Mirabai Starr, acclaimed author and translator of mystical texts, shares how ordinary moments invite us to explore how the sacred can be woven into daily life. She reveals how we can transform the mundane into moments of deep spiritual connection. Mirabai Starr has taught philosophy and world religions at the University of New Mexico, Taos, for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and the interspiritual dialogue. She's a certified bereavement counselor and travels the world speaking and giving workshops on contemplative practice and the teachings of the mystics. She is the author and editor of many books including: Dark Night of the Soul: St. John of the Cross (Riverhead 2003), The Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Ávila (Riverhead 2004), Devotion, Prayers & Living Wisdom (Sounds True - six-volume Christian mystics series 2008), God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam (Monkfish 2012), Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics (Sounds True 2018) and Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life As Sacred Ground (HarperOne 2024)Interview Date: 9/13/2024 Tags: Mirabai Starr, Daily mysticism, spiritual practice, intimate relationships, deconstructing religion, direct spiritual experience, creativity, nature, rituals, personal growth, Spirituality, Personal Transformation, Religion, Women's Studies, Relationships, Nature, Arts & Creativity

Mirabai Starr has taught philosophy and world religions at the University of New Mexico, Taos, for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and the interspiritual dialogue. She's a certified bereavement counselor and travels the world speaking and giving workshops on contemplative practice and the teachings of the mystics. She is the author and editor of many books including: Dark Night of the Soul: St. John of the Cross (Riverhead 2003), The Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Ávila (Riverhead 2004), Devotion, Prayers & Living Wisdom (Sounds True - six-volume Christian mystics series 2008), God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam (Monkfish 2012), Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics (Sounds True 2018) and Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life As Sacred Ground (HarperOne 2024)Interview Date: 9/13/2024 Tags: Mirabai Starr, Daily mysticism, spiritual practice, intimate relationships, deconstructing religion, direct spiritual experience, creativity, nature, rituals, personal growth, Spirituality, Personal Transformation, Relationships, Nature, Creativity, Self Help

It was the kind of headline that slices through the noise—a whisper that turns into a roar: Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder. Seven victims. Seven lives erased, but now, after 24 years, one of them—Valerie Mack—was speaking, at least through the cold, calculated evidence, and the weight of history was pressing in on a community that had waited far too long. On a gray December morning in Riverhead, inside the sterile confines of a Long Island courthouse, Rex Heuermann stood before Judge Timothy Mazzei. The room itself seemed to hold its breath as he shuffled forward, his towering frame casting shadows over the courtroom floor. His face was an unmoving mask of indifference, though the tension in his rigid stance betrayed the cracks. The prosecutor's words sliced through the air like razors: Valerie Mack, 24 years old, a Philadelphia woman who disappeared in 2000, her body dismembered and dumped in two separate locations—first in Manorville's desolate woods, then, 11 years later, near the cursed stretch of Gilgo Beach. Two crime scenes, two decades apart, yet connected by the macabre calling card of a man prosecutors now call a “meticulous predator.” Her case had gone cold, one of hundreds boxed away in a police department overwhelmed by unsolved tragedies. Until now. The Breakthrough Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney spoke with grim finality. This wasn't speculation—this was DNA, hard science brought to life by advancements that didn't exist in the year Mack vanished. “Justice delayed is not justice denied,” Tierney intoned, his voice reverberating through the chamber. The evidence that had once been incomplete—a cruel teaser of closure—had been rendered irrefutable. Yet when Judge Mazzei turned to Heuermann and asked for his plea, the response came swift, a hoarse defiance that echoed into the silence: “Your honor, I am not guilty of any of these charges.” Bailiffs glanced nervously at the crowd, but no one made a move. How could they? For the families, the friends, and the community that had lived under the pall of these killings, the wounds weren't just reopened—they were torn asunder. People who had endured years of unrelenting questions—“Why?” “Who?”—were now met with a man, flesh and blood, denying it all. And that denial stung as sharply as the crimes themselves. Valerie Mack: A Forgotten Name Resurfaces Valerie Mack, prosecutors stated, was more than just a headline. She had been someone's daughter, someone's friend. A young woman with dreams of stability and escape, dreams that ended somewhere between the harsh grit of Atlantic City's streets and Long Island's darkened woods. By 2000, Atlantic City had already become a graveyard for the desperate, where survival was not guaranteed, and trusting the wrong person could be fatal. Mack was swallowed by that darkness. Her torso appeared in Manorville, a remote and wooded area in Long Island where few passersby venture. Eleven years later, as investigators combed Gilgo Beach for more answers, the rest of Mack's remains surfaced. The discovery confirmed what everyone already feared—this was not an isolated act. This was a pattern. The Hard Drive and a Chilling Playbook In the basement of Heuermann's Massapequa home, investigators reportedly found documents that prosecutors describe as plans for the murders. A step-by-step blueprint that prosecutors now claim details the planning, the process, and the aftermath of his crimes. Documents included instructions detailing dismemberment and concealment of identifying features, which prosecutors argue demonstrate premeditation. Other notes outlined quiet execution—checking weather conditions and finding isolated “staging areas.” The planning didn't stop at the kill. It outlined a careful escape—“Change tires. Burn gloves. Dispose of pictures. Set an alibi.” Cold reminders to refine and perfect. Prosecutors described the documents as evidence of a methodical process that evolved over time, reflecting deliberate and calculated actions. Prosecutors stated that the documents included references to works by John Douglas, a former FBI profiler, as part of their evidence linking Heuermann's interest to serial killer psychology. This wasn't idle reading, they said. This was practice. The courtroom's chill deepened with every revelation. You could feel the collective dread—a realization that this wasn't the spontaneous savagery of a man who had lost control. This was someone whose control defined the act itself. Valerie Mack's murder, according to prosecutors, fit perfectly into the grim framework. Jessica Taylor and the Expanding Pattern Jessica Taylor, another victim in this tragic case, was a 20-year-old sex worker who disappeared in 2003. Her torso was discovered in Manorville later that year, and subsequent searches uncovered additional remains near Gilgo Beach in 2011, connecting her case to the same haunting pattern. Prosecutors noted that her tattoo had been deliberately mutilated, likely to hinder identification. Her arms, her head—gone. And yet, years later, the expanded search of Gilgo Beach led to her skull and hands, further tying her story to Mack's, and now, to Heuermann. A Community Holds Its Breath Outside the courthouse, the scene was tense. Reporters gathered with cameras rolling, while families of the victims arrived in hopes of hearing answers and progress in the case. There was no answer. Not yet. For now, January 15 looms. Prosecutors will return with more evidence, more connections, more dots strung together. But for the families, answers won't erase the hollow space left behind by those 10 victims. As Suffolk County braces for what comes next, Long Island watches—listening, waiting, and wondering if the shadow of Gilgo Beach might ever truly lift. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

It was the kind of headline that slices through the noise—a whisper that turns into a roar: Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder. Seven victims. Seven lives erased, but now, after 24 years, one of them—Valerie Mack—was speaking, at least through the cold, calculated evidence, and the weight of history was pressing in on a community that had waited far too long. On a gray December morning in Riverhead, inside the sterile confines of a Long Island courthouse, Rex Heuermann stood before Judge Timothy Mazzei. The room itself seemed to hold its breath as he shuffled forward, his towering frame casting shadows over the courtroom floor. His face was an unmoving mask of indifference, though the tension in his rigid stance betrayed the cracks. The prosecutor's words sliced through the air like razors: Valerie Mack, 24 years old, a Philadelphia woman who disappeared in 2000, her body dismembered and dumped in two separate locations—first in Manorville's desolate woods, then, 11 years later, near the cursed stretch of Gilgo Beach. Two crime scenes, two decades apart, yet connected by the macabre calling card of a man prosecutors now call a “meticulous predator.” Her case had gone cold, one of hundreds boxed away in a police department overwhelmed by unsolved tragedies. Until now. The Breakthrough Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney spoke with grim finality. This wasn't speculation—this was DNA, hard science brought to life by advancements that didn't exist in the year Mack vanished. “Justice delayed is not justice denied,” Tierney intoned, his voice reverberating through the chamber. The evidence that had once been incomplete—a cruel teaser of closure—had been rendered irrefutable. Yet when Judge Mazzei turned to Heuermann and asked for his plea, the response came swift, a hoarse defiance that echoed into the silence: “Your honor, I am not guilty of any of these charges.” Bailiffs glanced nervously at the crowd, but no one made a move. How could they? For the families, the friends, and the community that had lived under the pall of these killings, the wounds weren't just reopened—they were torn asunder. People who had endured years of unrelenting questions—“Why?” “Who?”—were now met with a man, flesh and blood, denying it all. And that denial stung as sharply as the crimes themselves. Valerie Mack: A Forgotten Name Resurfaces Valerie Mack, prosecutors stated, was more than just a headline. She had been someone's daughter, someone's friend. A young woman with dreams of stability and escape, dreams that ended somewhere between the harsh grit of Atlantic City's streets and Long Island's darkened woods. By 2000, Atlantic City had already become a graveyard for the desperate, where survival was not guaranteed, and trusting the wrong person could be fatal. Mack was swallowed by that darkness. Her torso appeared in Manorville, a remote and wooded area in Long Island where few passersby venture. Eleven years later, as investigators combed Gilgo Beach for more answers, the rest of Mack's remains surfaced. The discovery confirmed what everyone already feared—this was not an isolated act. This was a pattern. The Hard Drive and a Chilling Playbook In the basement of Heuermann's Massapequa home, investigators reportedly found documents that prosecutors describe as plans for the murders. A step-by-step blueprint that prosecutors now claim details the planning, the process, and the aftermath of his crimes. Documents included instructions detailing dismemberment and concealment of identifying features, which prosecutors argue demonstrate premeditation. Other notes outlined quiet execution—checking weather conditions and finding isolated “staging areas.” The planning didn't stop at the kill. It outlined a careful escape—“Change tires. Burn gloves. Dispose of pictures. Set an alibi.” Cold reminders to refine and perfect. Prosecutors described the documents as evidence of a methodical process that evolved over time, reflecting deliberate and calculated actions. Prosecutors stated that the documents included references to works by John Douglas, a former FBI profiler, as part of their evidence linking Heuermann's interest to serial killer psychology. This wasn't idle reading, they said. This was practice. The courtroom's chill deepened with every revelation. You could feel the collective dread—a realization that this wasn't the spontaneous savagery of a man who had lost control. This was someone whose control defined the act itself. Valerie Mack's murder, according to prosecutors, fit perfectly into the grim framework. Jessica Taylor and the Expanding Pattern Jessica Taylor, another victim in this tragic case, was a 20-year-old sex worker who disappeared in 2003. Her torso was discovered in Manorville later that year, and subsequent searches uncovered additional remains near Gilgo Beach in 2011, connecting her case to the same haunting pattern. Prosecutors noted that her tattoo had been deliberately mutilated, likely to hinder identification. Her arms, her head—gone. And yet, years later, the expanded search of Gilgo Beach led to her skull and hands, further tying her story to Mack's, and now, to Heuermann. A Community Holds Its Breath Outside the courthouse, the scene was tense. Reporters gathered with cameras rolling, while families of the victims arrived in hopes of hearing answers and progress in the case. There was no answer. Not yet. For now, January 15 looms. Prosecutors will return with more evidence, more connections, more dots strung together. But for the families, answers won't erase the hollow space left behind by those 10 victims. As Suffolk County braces for what comes next, Long Island watches—listening, waiting, and wondering if the shadow of Gilgo Beach might ever truly lift. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

It was the kind of headline that slices through the noise—a whisper that turns into a roar: Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder. Seven victims. Seven lives erased, but now, after 24 years, one of them—Valerie Mack—was speaking, at least through the cold, calculated evidence, and the weight of history was pressing in on a community that had waited far too long. On a gray December morning in Riverhead, inside the sterile confines of a Long Island courthouse, Rex Heuermann stood before Judge Timothy Mazzei. The room itself seemed to hold its breath as he shuffled forward, his towering frame casting shadows over the courtroom floor. His face was an unmoving mask of indifference, though the tension in his rigid stance betrayed the cracks. The prosecutor's words sliced through the air like razors: Valerie Mack, 24 years old, a Philadelphia woman who disappeared in 2000, her body dismembered and dumped in two separate locations—first in Manorville's desolate woods, then, 11 years later, near the cursed stretch of Gilgo Beach. Two crime scenes, two decades apart, yet connected by the macabre calling card of a man prosecutors now call a “meticulous predator.” Her case had gone cold, one of hundreds boxed away in a police department overwhelmed by unsolved tragedies. Until now. The Breakthrough Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney spoke with grim finality. This wasn't speculation—this was DNA, hard science brought to life by advancements that didn't exist in the year Mack vanished. “Justice delayed is not justice denied,” Tierney intoned, his voice reverberating through the chamber. The evidence that had once been incomplete—a cruel teaser of closure—had been rendered irrefutable. Yet when Judge Mazzei turned to Heuermann and asked for his plea, the response came swift, a hoarse defiance that echoed into the silence: “Your honor, I am not guilty of any of these charges.” Bailiffs glanced nervously at the crowd, but no one made a move. How could they? For the families, the friends, and the community that had lived under the pall of these killings, the wounds weren't just reopened—they were torn asunder. People who had endured years of unrelenting questions—“Why?” “Who?”—were now met with a man, flesh and blood, denying it all. And that denial stung as sharply as the crimes themselves. Valerie Mack: A Forgotten Name Resurfaces Valerie Mack, prosecutors stated, was more than just a headline. She had been someone's daughter, someone's friend. A young woman with dreams of stability and escape, dreams that ended somewhere between the harsh grit of Atlantic City's streets and Long Island's darkened woods. By 2000, Atlantic City had already become a graveyard for the desperate, where survival was not guaranteed, and trusting the wrong person could be fatal. Mack was swallowed by that darkness. Her torso appeared in Manorville, a remote and wooded area in Long Island where few passersby venture. Eleven years later, as investigators combed Gilgo Beach for more answers, the rest of Mack's remains surfaced. The discovery confirmed what everyone already feared—this was not an isolated act. This was a pattern. The Hard Drive and a Chilling Playbook In the basement of Heuermann's Massapequa home, investigators reportedly found documents that prosecutors describe as plans for the murders. A step-by-step blueprint that prosecutors now claim details the planning, the process, and the aftermath of his crimes. Documents included instructions detailing dismemberment and concealment of identifying features, which prosecutors argue demonstrate premeditation. Other notes outlined quiet execution—checking weather conditions and finding isolated “staging areas.” The planning didn't stop at the kill. It outlined a careful escape—“Change tires. Burn gloves. Dispose of pictures. Set an alibi.” Cold reminders to refine and perfect. Prosecutors described the documents as evidence of a methodical process that evolved over time, reflecting deliberate and calculated actions. Prosecutors stated that the documents included references to works by John Douglas, a former FBI profiler, as part of their evidence linking Heuermann's interest to serial killer psychology. This wasn't idle reading, they said. This was practice. The courtroom's chill deepened with every revelation. You could feel the collective dread—a realization that this wasn't the spontaneous savagery of a man who had lost control. This was someone whose control defined the act itself. Valerie Mack's murder, according to prosecutors, fit perfectly into the grim framework. Jessica Taylor and the Expanding Pattern Jessica Taylor, another victim in this tragic case, was a 20-year-old sex worker who disappeared in 2003. Her torso was discovered in Manorville later that year, and subsequent searches uncovered additional remains near Gilgo Beach in 2011, connecting her case to the same haunting pattern. Prosecutors noted that her tattoo had been deliberately mutilated, likely to hinder identification. Her arms, her head—gone. And yet, years later, the expanded search of Gilgo Beach led to her skull and hands, further tying her story to Mack's, and now, to Heuermann. A Community Holds Its Breath Outside the courthouse, the scene was tense. Reporters gathered with cameras rolling, while families of the victims arrived in hopes of hearing answers and progress in the case. There was no answer. Not yet. For now, January 15 looms. Prosecutors will return with more evidence, more connections, more dots strung together. But for the families, answers won't erase the hollow space left behind by those 10 victims. As Suffolk County braces for what comes next, Long Island watches—listening, waiting, and wondering if the shadow of Gilgo Beach might ever truly lift. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Since the recreational use of marijuana was legalized in March 2021, the rollout of the new industry has been erratic. Today, the state is still struggling with creating a legal network of private shops — though Native American tribes, including the Shinnecock, have successfully operated on their own. The Town of Riverhead is expecting a pair of cannabis shops to open in the months ahead, and plans for multiple locations in Southampton Town are underway. What will the final structure of a legal system of cannabis cultivation and sale in New York State look like? And, in particular, how will all of this affect Southampton Town in 2025 and beyond? The Express Sessions hosted a panel on October 24 at Union Burger Bar in Southampton Village with David Falkowski, founding president, Open Minded Organics; Greg Konner, general manager, Konner Development Corp.; Maria Moore, Southampton Town supervisor; Gahrey Ovalle, president, Long Island Cannabis Coalition; and Fred W. Thiele Jr., New York State assemblyman. In this episode of The Sessions Report, Co-Publisher Gavin Menu, Executive Editor Joseph P. Shaw and Managing Editor Bill Sutton play highlights from the discussion and offer further context.

Connecticut's largest job gains were in private education and information. Bridgeport schools continue to struggle with chronic absenteeism. Governor Hochul says social media addiction is impacting classroom interactions. A proposal in Riverhead would drastically restrict property rentals. Plus, how Donald Trump could impact down-ballot races in Connecticut.

Dozens of Nassau residents raise environmental concerns over a proposed casino. Connecticut officials discuss the state of the schools. Riverhead will not move forward with agri-tourism plans. And a look at the impact of college admissions without affirmative action.

Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, reportedly kept his victims alive to inflict pain and torture them, according to crime experts and investigators. Heuermann, 60, faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of six women spanning from the early 1990s to 2011. Initially, he was charged for the killings of the "Gilgo Four"—Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello—whose bodies were discovered near Gilgo Beach on Long Island in 2010. In June, Heuermann was charged with additional counts for the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. A recently discovered planning document, described by prosecutors as a "blueprint," outlines details about torture, captivity, noise control, and "play time." Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney commented on the significance of the document, saying, "That speaks for itself," during a press conference in June. Tierney further explained the disturbing implications of "play time," telling reporters, "We allege that the more rest the participants [have], the more you get done. The more rested the participants are, the more you can get done." This document, which was deleted in 2002 but later recovered from a device found in Heuermann's Massapequa Park home, is central to the case against him. According to Tierney, the remains of Taylor and Costilla showed evidence of severe torture. Taylor's body was dismembered, while Costilla's showed signs of mutilation. Prosecutors have also suggested a possible four-day period during which Taylor may have been held captive, based on the last known contact with her family and surveillance of a pickup truck near the location where her body was eventually discovered. The planning document's content also includes references to using "push pins to hang drop cloths from the ceiling not tape" and mentions a "hard point," which prosecutors interpret as a reference to a fixed attachment on a ceiling for suspension bondage. Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD detective sergeant and professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, described the document as "frightening" in a report by Newsday. "Just from reading the [manifesto] document, this is the most sadistic thing around, keeping people alive to torture them. The torture these victims had to go through just compounds things for their families," Giacalone said. Former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary echoed these sentiments, noting, "The more interaction they can have is the payoff for them. They want to keep them alive as long as they can, reasonably. Killing is what they have to do at the end to not be discovered." However, Heuermann's attorney, Michael J. Brown, downplayed the significance of the document at a press conference in July. "It all goes into the narrative," Brown said. "It's any piece of the puzzle that they can take and they can fit and they can argue that it's Rex Heuermann, they've done it. The things that don't work for them, you don't hear about." The planning document also mentions the book "Mindhunter," written by FBI profiler John Douglas, a detail that Brown dismissed as irrelevant. "There are probably hundreds of thousands of people across our country, if not millions, who have read that book and downloaded portions of that book," he said. Despite the defense's efforts to minimize the evidence, Tierney pointed out that Heuermann's interest in "Mindhunter" appeared to focus on parts discussing mutilation and "sexual substitution," where a perpetrator penetrates a victim's body with an object as a substitute for a sexual act. "That is when the perpetrator penetrates the victim's body with an object as a means to substitute the sexual act," Tierney explained, adding that it seems this was performed on Costilla. The remains of Taylor and Costilla, discovered shortly after their deaths, provided more physical evidence compared to the "Gilgo Four," whose remains were skeletonized. "With regard to the Gilgo Four, they were skeletonized, so we're left to surmise a lot of things, or we just don't know, because we don't have the same amount of evidence that you would on a person who has been deceased for a period of days, as opposed to a period of years," Tierney noted. "With Costilla and Jessica Taylor ... we know more about what, unfortunately, what happened to them, because there's more evidence there." Despite the disturbing allegations and evidence presented, Brown argued against the portrayal of his client as a "horrific, prolific mass murderer." He referenced surveillance footage obtained by prosecutors, stating, "I have seen the video from the beginning to the end. What you see is a guy walking his dog, a guy going to work in the morning with his briefcase and his sports jacket and coming home." Rex Heuermann remains held at the Suffolk County Jail in Riverhead as he awaits his next court appearance. The trial date has not yet been scheduled. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, reportedly kept his victims alive to inflict pain and torture them, according to crime experts and investigators. Heuermann, 60, faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of six women spanning from the early 1990s to 2011. Initially, he was charged for the killings of the "Gilgo Four"—Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello—whose bodies were discovered near Gilgo Beach on Long Island in 2010. In June, Heuermann was charged with additional counts for the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. A recently discovered planning document, described by prosecutors as a "blueprint," outlines details about torture, captivity, noise control, and "play time." Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney commented on the significance of the document, saying, "That speaks for itself," during a press conference in June. Tierney further explained the disturbing implications of "play time," telling reporters, "We allege that the more rest the participants [have], the more you get done. The more rested the participants are, the more you can get done." This document, which was deleted in 2002 but later recovered from a device found in Heuermann's Massapequa Park home, is central to the case against him. According to Tierney, the remains of Taylor and Costilla showed evidence of severe torture. Taylor's body was dismembered, while Costilla's showed signs of mutilation. Prosecutors have also suggested a possible four-day period during which Taylor may have been held captive, based on the last known contact with her family and surveillance of a pickup truck near the location where her body was eventually discovered. The planning document's content also includes references to using "push pins to hang drop cloths from the ceiling not tape" and mentions a "hard point," which prosecutors interpret as a reference to a fixed attachment on a ceiling for suspension bondage. Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD detective sergeant and professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, described the document as "frightening" in a report by Newsday. "Just from reading the [manifesto] document, this is the most sadistic thing around, keeping people alive to torture them. The torture these victims had to go through just compounds things for their families," Giacalone said. Former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary echoed these sentiments, noting, "The more interaction they can have is the payoff for them. They want to keep them alive as long as they can, reasonably. Killing is what they have to do at the end to not be discovered." However, Heuermann's attorney, Michael J. Brown, downplayed the significance of the document at a press conference in July. "It all goes into the narrative," Brown said. "It's any piece of the puzzle that they can take and they can fit and they can argue that it's Rex Heuermann, they've done it. The things that don't work for them, you don't hear about." The planning document also mentions the book "Mindhunter," written by FBI profiler John Douglas, a detail that Brown dismissed as irrelevant. "There are probably hundreds of thousands of people across our country, if not millions, who have read that book and downloaded portions of that book," he said. Despite the defense's efforts to minimize the evidence, Tierney pointed out that Heuermann's interest in "Mindhunter" appeared to focus on parts discussing mutilation and "sexual substitution," where a perpetrator penetrates a victim's body with an object as a substitute for a sexual act. "That is when the perpetrator penetrates the victim's body with an object as a means to substitute the sexual act," Tierney explained, adding that it seems this was performed on Costilla. The remains of Taylor and Costilla, discovered shortly after their deaths, provided more physical evidence compared to the "Gilgo Four," whose remains were skeletonized. "With regard to the Gilgo Four, they were skeletonized, so we're left to surmise a lot of things, or we just don't know, because we don't have the same amount of evidence that you would on a person who has been deceased for a period of days, as opposed to a period of years," Tierney noted. "With Costilla and Jessica Taylor ... we know more about what, unfortunately, what happened to them, because there's more evidence there." Despite the disturbing allegations and evidence presented, Brown argued against the portrayal of his client as a "horrific, prolific mass murderer." He referenced surveillance footage obtained by prosecutors, stating, "I have seen the video from the beginning to the end. What you see is a guy walking his dog, a guy going to work in the morning with his briefcase and his sports jacket and coming home." Rex Heuermann remains held at the Suffolk County Jail in Riverhead as he awaits his next court appearance. The trial date has not yet been scheduled. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, reportedly kept his victims alive to inflict pain and torture them, according to crime experts and investigators. Heuermann, 60, faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of six women spanning from the early 1990s to 2011. Initially, he was charged for the killings of the "Gilgo Four"—Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello—whose bodies were discovered near Gilgo Beach on Long Island in 2010. In June, Heuermann was charged with additional counts for the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. A recently discovered planning document, described by prosecutors as a "blueprint," outlines details about torture, captivity, noise control, and "play time." Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney commented on the significance of the document, saying, "That speaks for itself," during a press conference in June. Tierney further explained the disturbing implications of "play time," telling reporters, "We allege that the more rest the participants [have], the more you get done. The more rested the participants are, the more you can get done." This document, which was deleted in 2002 but later recovered from a device found in Heuermann's Massapequa Park home, is central to the case against him. According to Tierney, the remains of Taylor and Costilla showed evidence of severe torture. Taylor's body was dismembered, while Costilla's showed signs of mutilation. Prosecutors have also suggested a possible four-day period during which Taylor may have been held captive, based on the last known contact with her family and surveillance of a pickup truck near the location where her body was eventually discovered. The planning document's content also includes references to using "push pins to hang drop cloths from the ceiling not tape" and mentions a "hard point," which prosecutors interpret as a reference to a fixed attachment on a ceiling for suspension bondage. Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD detective sergeant and professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, described the document as "frightening" in a report by Newsday. "Just from reading the [manifesto] document, this is the most sadistic thing around, keeping people alive to torture them. The torture these victims had to go through just compounds things for their families," Giacalone said. Former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary echoed these sentiments, noting, "The more interaction they can have is the payoff for them. They want to keep them alive as long as they can, reasonably. Killing is what they have to do at the end to not be discovered." However, Heuermann's attorney, Michael J. Brown, downplayed the significance of the document at a press conference in July. "It all goes into the narrative," Brown said. "It's any piece of the puzzle that they can take and they can fit and they can argue that it's Rex Heuermann, they've done it. The things that don't work for them, you don't hear about." The planning document also mentions the book "Mindhunter," written by FBI profiler John Douglas, a detail that Brown dismissed as irrelevant. "There are probably hundreds of thousands of people across our country, if not millions, who have read that book and downloaded portions of that book," he said. Despite the defense's efforts to minimize the evidence, Tierney pointed out that Heuermann's interest in "Mindhunter" appeared to focus on parts discussing mutilation and "sexual substitution," where a perpetrator penetrates a victim's body with an object as a substitute for a sexual act. "That is when the perpetrator penetrates the victim's body with an object as a means to substitute the sexual act," Tierney explained, adding that it seems this was performed on Costilla. The remains of Taylor and Costilla, discovered shortly after their deaths, provided more physical evidence compared to the "Gilgo Four," whose remains were skeletonized. "With regard to the Gilgo Four, they were skeletonized, so we're left to surmise a lot of things, or we just don't know, because we don't have the same amount of evidence that you would on a person who has been deceased for a period of days, as opposed to a period of years," Tierney noted. "With Costilla and Jessica Taylor ... we know more about what, unfortunately, what happened to them, because there's more evidence there." Despite the disturbing allegations and evidence presented, Brown argued against the portrayal of his client as a "horrific, prolific mass murderer." He referenced surveillance footage obtained by prosecutors, stating, "I have seen the video from the beginning to the end. What you see is a guy walking his dog, a guy going to work in the morning with his briefcase and his sports jacket and coming home." Rex Heuermann remains held at the Suffolk County Jail in Riverhead as he awaits his next court appearance. The trial date has not yet been scheduled. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In this episode, I sit down with New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, a dedicated advocate for eastern Long Island, NY, to explore her journey into politics and her relentless pursuit of positive change for her community. In this episode, we discuss:Jodi's passion for public service and desire to influence policy led her into politics.The essential skills for leadership in public office.How building productive relationships with members of both major parties helps Jodi serve her constituents.Staying informed, building a solid network, and maintaining resilience are key to driving change.Jodi's advice for those considering a career in public service or politics.Show GuestNew York State Assemblywoman Jodi  Giglio is a committed advocate for eastern Long Island, NY. Jodi leverages her business acumen to address community challenges, especially during the COVID era. She has promoted reopening schools and the economy and fought against wasteful spending, taxes, and mandates.With a decade of experience as a town official, Jodi has saved taxpayers millions and implemented efficient government services. Jodi is known for working across the aisle and has developed productive relationships with both major parties to ensure she serves her constituents. She focuses on infrastructure, workforce training, and care funding for vulnerable residents in the NY State Assembly. Jodi champions environmental protection, senior support, and fair school funding. She lives on Long Island with her three children. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram. Listen to her live on WRIV AM 103.9 Fridays from 8:45 am to 9:30 am EST.Information on the benefits and how to get certified by Women Own Business Enterprise (WBENC) and Women Owned Small Business Federal (WOSB) Contract Program  Support the Show.Jill Griffin helps leaders and teams thrive in today's complex workplace. Leveraging her extensive experience to drive multi-million-dollar revenues for brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Samsung, and Hilton Hotels, Jill applies a strategic lens to workplace performance, skillfully blending strategy and mindset to enhance productivity, teamwork, and career satisfaction across diverse organizations. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/241 http://relay.fm/rd/241 Your Father's Leg 241 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John reports back on his Vacation Results. John reports back on his Vacation Results. clean 5106 John reports back on his Vacation Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: John's Vacation Results, some listeria concerns, the bridges of New York City, and sundry thoughts on long sentences. All interspersed with periodic commentary on Merlin's legacy of poor decisions. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 6, 2024) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Sayonara Wild Hearts (Game) Sayonara Wild Hearts (Album) Sayonara Wild Hearts soundtrack - YouTube LL Cool J - "Mama Said Knock You Out" Merlin's toot about stain Boar's Head recall Boar's Head recalled products (PDF) Boar's Head recalled product labels (PDF) Traditional Pepperoni (Natural Casing) | Boar's Head Hell Gate Bridge in New York 99% Invisible's podcast series about The Power Broker, by Robert Caro Tanger outlets in Riverhead, NY Transporting wind turbine blades in China - YouTube 'It's Transformative': Māori Women Talk About Thei

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/241 http://relay.fm/rd/241 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John reports back on his Vacation Results. John reports back on his Vacation Results. clean 5106 John reports back on his Vacation Results. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: John's Vacation Results, some listeria concerns, the bridges of New York City, and sundry thoughts on long sentences. All interspersed with periodic commentary on Merlin's legacy of poor decisions. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 6, 2024) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Sayonara Wild Hearts (Game) Sayonara Wild Hearts (Album) Sayonara Wild Hearts soundtrack - YouTube LL Cool J - "Mama Said Knock You Out" Merlin's toot about stain Boar's Head recall Boar's Head recalled products (PDF) Boar's Head recalled product labels (PDF) Traditional Pepperoni (Natural Casing) | Boar's Head Hell Gate Bridge in New York 99% Invisible's podcast series about The Power Broker, by Robert Caro Tanger outlets in Riverhead, NY Transporting wind turbine blades in China - YouTube 'It's Transformative': Mā

We're soaking up the Summer Season and the SUNFLOWERS with our friends at Waterdrinker Family Farm! The ladies spill the tea with a stunning backdrop of the 2024 Sunflower Festival in Manorville and get to hear straight from the team responsible for one of Long Island's most cherished locations for the family. We also get a surprise appearance from a special guest that will make you all HOP for joy - Watch on our YouTube channel! Are you watching the Olympics?? The ladies discuss some of their favorite moments aired so far this summer. They are also sipping some delicious Sunny Honey Sunflower Ale from Long Island Farm Brewery for our Taste of Long Island and hearing how it was made from their award-winning brew master. Get out and enjoy this beautiful farm at both of their locations throughout all four seasons!More about Waterdrinker Family Farm:$20 per person - Entrance Fee includes access to the Family Farm Adventure Activities, Barnyard Animals and the Sunflower Fields!Whether you are a professional photographer or are just looking for a new picture to send to the family, their Sunflower fields are sure to make the perfect photography setting. Waterdrinker Family Farm welcomes Selfies, Family Photos, Dog Photos and more!Children 2 & Under are Free! Staff recommends you bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen and good shoes for walking around the farm.Learn more at www.water-drinker.com#TasteOfLongIsland - Long Island Farm BreweryLocated in a former potato barn, the tasting room and brewhouse are reminiscent of Long Island's farming past. Situated on the east end of Long Island next to Waterdrinker Family Farm in Manorville (Brewery) and now in Riverhead (Beer Garden)!Check out their current selection of Long Island Farm Brewery craft beer brewed in their potato barn in Manorville, using New York state ingredients.Visit www.longislandfarmbrewery.com for more info!UPCOMING EVENTS-Honey Festival on Saturday, August 24th: Enjoy the golden glow of sunflowers and the delightful taste of honey as we celebrate the vital role of bees and pollinators in our ecosystem. Live Music, Food Trucks, Local Vendor Market & Family Fun!-Garlic Festival on Saturday, September 14th: The STINKIEST FESTIVAL ON LONG ISLAND! It's the 22nd Annual Garlic Festival and it's back where it belongs in Riverhead! Live Music, Local Garlic Vendor Market, Food Trucks and Family Fun!#LongIslandLifeNational Oyster Day (Monday, August 5th)Where do you like to enjoy some oysters? Here are our favorites:Salt & Barrel (Bay Shore)The Pridwin (Shelter Island)Mirabelle Tavern (Stony Brook)Calissa Hamptons (Water Mill)National Lighthouse Day (Wednesday, August 7th)CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you're listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get access to BONUS episodes every Friday on Patreon! This week let's talk about weed induced psychosis! The boys share their most unhinged weed stories including hallucinations, Snapchat stories, and an ill-fated first date to The Hamptons. 

Founder of Mainstream House, working recovery homes located in Riverhead, NY, Bob Hartmann joins the program to explain why he's set on honoring Sid along with Darryl Strawberry at a Mainstream House event tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Waterman was a young woman from Scarborough, Maine, who tragically became a victim of a serial killer. Born in 1986, she led a troubled life marked by struggles with drug addiction and other personal challenges. However, those issues shouldn't define who she was and the fact that she was loved. Megan Waterman and all of the other victims were much more than just sex workers. They were people who were loved and who loved and who deserved much better from the authorities and society itself.In June 2010, Megan Waterman went missing from a hotel in Hauppauge, New York, while she was in the area with a friend for an escort job. Her disappearance was part of a string of similar cases, and it raised concerns about the safety of sex workers in the area. Sadly, in December 2010, Megan's remains were discovered in a remote area of Long Island. Her murder, along with the murders of several other women, became known as the "Long Island Serial Killer" case.In this episode we hear from Megan Waterman's sister who details the time that they spent together growing up and how her sisters murder has effected her throughout the years.(commerial at 13:25)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sister Of Gilgo Beach Victim Megan Waterman: 'She Was My Best Friend' | Riverhead, NY Patch

Day 3 search at Rex Heuermann's house, what are they looking for? #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #SearchWarrant Buy Bill a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/policeoffty The search continued Wednesday as a swarm of investigators were back at the Massapequa home of accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann for the third day, appearing to continue an exhaustive search of the property and grounds. It was not immediately clear what investigators at the house were searching for. Heuermann is next expected to appear at court for conference in Riverhead on June 18. "As District Attorney Ray Tierney has previously stated, the work of the Gilgo Beach homicide task force is continuing. We do not comment on investigative steps while ongoing," said a representative for Tierney's office, who confirmed to Patch that the search was continuing at the home Wednesday.