Long Island Tea

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are kicking things off with spooky rapid fire as the studio goes into full creepy mode for our Halloween special! We’re talking all things haunted Long Island, from eerie local legends and mysterious destinations to the people keeping the Island’s spooky history alive. Plus, we’re recapping the week’s biggest happenings, including a special LI250 press conference at the Manor of St. George, sharing ways to give back this holiday season, and highlighting the latest news, events and reasons to love Long Island!

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy is recapping her time at the Long Island Children’s Museum Gala, which raised an incredible $800,000, while Sharon and Stacy look ahead to Discover Long Island’s own upcoming gala, one of tourism’s biggest nights of the year! Plus, we’re recapping the latest happenings across the Island, celebrating the people and places making headlines, and sharing plenty of reasons to love Long Island.

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From Westhampton Beach to the NFL end zone, we’re celebrating Long Island native Dylan Laube, who scored his first regu...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, we’re celebrating Stacy’s birthday from one of Long Island’s most iconic landmarks, the Fire Island Lighthouse! 🥳 Sharon and Stacy are recapping the latest happenings across the Island, sharing a special on-site look at this historic coastal treasure, and chatting about everything from a Q&A with Billy Joel to the people, places and stories making Long Island special.

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From a 25-year classroom challenge to a perfect score, we’re spotlighting Long Island student Jojo Yawson, who became the first student in 25 years to earn a p...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are recapping another week of everything happening across Long Island! They’re talking local creatives, hidden gems, Hispanic Heritage Month, the Long Island Ducks’ big championship win, fall farm fun, porch decorating, arts and culture, sensory-friendly activities and so much more.

Plus, they’re getting into all things fall on Long Island, from apple and pumpkin picking to cozying up your front porch and exploring some of the Island’s best seasonal events. They’re also highlighting an inspiring young filmmaker, celebrating a major local sports vic...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are recapping the week on Long Island, from organization updates and the Belmont ribbon cutting to the Women Leading Travel Leadership Exchange and a live on-site remote from Long Island MacArthur Airport.

Plus, they’re welcoming Commissioner Rob Schneider of Long Island MacArthur Airport to talk about the airport’s sixth consecutive USA Today 10Best nomination, what makes MacArthur such a convenient way to travel, its role in Long Island tourism and what could be next for the airport.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are welcoming fall on Long Island with a look at everything happening across the Island! They’re talking fall festivals, golf, South Shore state parks, local events, Long Island’s film industry and so much more.

Plus, they’re welcoming Billy Baldwin and Keith and Heather Hart to the podcast ahead of this year’s Long Island Hospitality Ball, supporting the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund and Stony Brook University’s fight against breast cancer.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are coming off of Tourism Tuesday and keeping the momentum going as we head into fall on Long Island! They’re talking Long Island Wine Country, fall hiking, local businesses, community events, wildlife and so much more happening across the Island.

Plus, they’re welcoming Kristin Curcie from Ev&Em Vineyards in Laurel for a taste of Long Island Wine Country and a conversation about what makes our region’s wine industry so special, from our unique maritime climate to the incredible people and experiences found...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are getting back into the swing of things as back-to-school season kicks off! They’re talking about getting the kids back into a routine, the excitement of a new school year and, of course, all the shopping that comes along with it.

Plus, it’s Tourism Tuesday, so they’re highlighting boutique hotel stays, happy hour spots and all the ways to enjoy Long Island beyond the summer months because here on Long Island, we’re always turning ON the off season and encouraging visitors and locals...

Stacy and Sharon are back with another cup of Long Island Tea!

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This week’s spotlight shines on Steven McKenna, CEO & President of Tasting Long Island Events, the team behind some of Long Island’s biggest food, wine and beverage celebrations. Steven is passionate about bringing together the Island’s restaurants, chefs, wineries, breweries and hospitality community while creating memorable experiences that showcase what makes Long Island’s culinary scene so special. 

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We’re heading off the beaten path to discover Viking Fleet Montauk, where whale watching, d...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy and Sharon are spilling the tea on the people, places, history, culture, and experiences that make Long Island such a special place to live, work, and visit!

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This week’s spotlight features Basia Kurlender, founder of Ballpark Figure Booking, a DIY organization bringing Long Island’s independent music and arts communities together in creative new ways. From live music and interactive art workshops to pop-up galleries, book launches, and community events, Basia is creating new spaces for artists and young people to connect, create, and...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy and Sharon are coming to you from Port Jefferson as they experience the Suffolk County Oyster Jamboree and Frolic at Harbor Front Park! They dive into Long Island’s rich oyster and maritime history, explore the local businesses and experiences throughout Port Jefferson, and celebrate the people, traditions, food, and stories that make Long Island such a special place to live, work, and visit.

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This week's spotlight features Mike, co-owner of Toasted Oysters, a veteran-owned oyster farm cultivating authentic Blue Point oysters right here in...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap Sharon’s exciting experience moderating the “Own Your Voice” conversation at the Herald Long Island WE Summit, where she connected with inspiring women and celebrated the power of finding your voice. Stacy also recaps her early birthday trip, where she “discovered” Long Island and celebrated her big weekend exploring the North Fork. Plus, they’re talking Long Island creators, hidden waterfront gems, summer events, local healthcare, public art, hometown traditions, community kindness, exciting new Long Island residents, and so much more happening across Long Island.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap Sharon's inspiring appearance at the Schneps Connects Long Island event, where she shared Discover Long Island's mission and the powerful impact tourism has on our region. They also chat about the Partnership Team's interactive presentation to the entire Discover Long Island staff and celebrate Stacy's well-deserved promotion to Chief Strategy Officer after stepping up as an incredible leader helping shape the organization's vision and future. Plus, they're talking Long Island creators making an impact, one of the world's rarest ecosystems, hometown brands, summer festivals, lighthouse history, exciting...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are back from an inspiring week at the Destinations International Annual Conference in Portland, where they connected with tourism leaders from around the world and returned with fresh ideas they'll be bringing back to Discover Long Island. They recap the highlights from the conference before diving into all things summer, including free adventures across Long Island, camping on the North Shore, incredible wildlife encounters, and asking listeners what's in their Long Island camera roll.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy and Sharon are back in the studio after three incredible remote podcast recordings across Long Island, and while it's nice to be home, they already can't wait to hit the road again! The ladies catch listeners up on their recent adventures before diving into exciting stories happening across Long Island, sharing their "Beach Bag Confessions" and the one item they can't imagine spending a day at the beach without.

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This week's spotlight features Southampton High School graduate Kodiak Tarrant, who made New York...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, we're celebrating one of Long Island's most beautiful summer traditions with a visit to Lavender By the Bay on the North Fork! Surrounded by thousands of blooming lavender plants, Sharon and Stacy sit down with co-owner Chanan Rozenbaum to learn how this family-owned farm has become one of Long Island's most iconic summer destinations.

Sharon and Stacy also catch us up on the grand reopening of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, an elegant afternoon at OHEKA Castle's Formal Garden Party, and a special family milestone as Sharon...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, we're keeping Long Island's LI250 celebrations going with a special on-location episode filmed at the historic William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach! As the home of William Floyd, one of the few New Yorkers to sign the Declaration of Independence, this remarkable landmark offers the perfect backdrop to continue celebrating Long Island's vital role in America's founding. Of course, William Floyd was a proud Long Islander!

Sharon and Stacy also catch listeners up on everything happening at Discover Long Island, including the organization's successful quarterly immersion in Huntington...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, it's a milestone episode as we kick off Long Island's LI250 celebrations while celebrating 250 episodes of the Long Island Tea Podcast! Stacy and Sharon reflect on an exciting week, including recording a special on-location episode at Twisted Cow Distillery, announcing Sharon's new role stepping in as President & CEO of Discover Long Island, and looking ahead to the next chapter for both the organization and the podcast!

They also dive into some of the stories shaping summer across Long Island, from the region's growing craft beverage scene and Revolutionary...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy and Sharon catch listeners up on their recent adventures across Suffolk County, from delivering Suffolk 250 Passports to local students and attending the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills to teasing several exciting remote podcast recordings coming up in the weeks ahead. They also dive into the stories shaping summer on Long Island, including the growth of beloved community events, waterfront destinations, maritime history, Fire Island's cultural significance, Long Island's thriving food scene, and the people helping make the region such a special place to live, work, and visit.

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, we're coming to you live from historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club with an inside look at the 2026 U.S. Open Golf Championship. We also recap Discover Long Island's Summer Kickoff Mixer with HIA-LI, celebrate the Long Island Tea Podcast winning Lifestyle Podcast of the Year at the Folio Awards, and hear about Stacy's recent travels representing Long Island at an industry conference. Plus, we're spotlighting a hometown athlete headed to the World Cup, exploring Revolutionary history, and sharing the latest happenings across Long Island.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy celebrate National Iced Tea Day, spotlight an inspiring Long Island mom making a difference, explore Revolutionary War history, and share some of the best summer happenings across Long Island. From new community resources and East End wine releases to beach safety, local getaways, and exciting upcoming events, this episode is packed with the stories, people, and places that make Long Island special.

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This week's spotlight honors Nicole Lackner of Bay Shore, who transformed her own postpartum journey into a new local...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Michael is filling in for Sharon as he and Stacy celebrate Pride Month, share exciting events happening across Long Island, and catch up on some recent adventures. Michael recaps a day spent filming with the Discover Long Island social team in Port Jefferson, while Stacy shares highlights from the HIA Trade Show alongside the Discover Long Island team. They also tackle an important Long Island food debate: should a lobster roll be served hot with butter or cold with mayo? From honoring Long Island-raised activist Brenda Howard, whose impact helped shape...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are catching up on a busy week filled with exciting events, local adventures, and plenty of unforgettable moments — because there’s truly never a dull moment at Discover Long Island! Sharon fills us in on her time with the Discover Long Island team at IPW in Fort Lauderdale, where they connected with travel professionals from around the world to showcase everything that makes Long Island such an incredible destination. Stacy also recaps some recent staff adventures including the Long Island Choice Awards, LI250’s Planting It Forward initiative, and a...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are fully embracing the spirit of Memorial Day Weekend and all the national celebrations happening across Long Island — from Memorial Day to National Wine Day, National Maritime Day, National Craft Distillery Day, and so much more! The ladies kick things off by recapping some exciting recent events they attended including the Latino Business Awards, downtown revitalization announcements, and other exciting happenings across the region. Plus, after patiently waiting, they’re finally cracking open their custom RGNY vintage to celebrate on-air! Between the laughs, local stories, summer energy, and one...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy catch us up on an exciting week across Long Island including recapping two incredible Long Island 250 celebrations, Stacy’s Executive Circle Award announcement with Long Island Business News, and some of the latest business and tourism news happening across the region. We’re also diving into everything from a young Long Islander making her Broadway debut, to preparations for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, viral food challenges, new travel expansions at MacArthur Airport, and the beach upgrades getting Long Island ready for summer.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, we’re back! Sharon and Stacy catch us up on recent events they’ve been out and about at across Long Island while gearing up for our first golf outing event as we approach the U.S. Open. We’re also diving into everything happening right now across the region, from Mother’s Day planning and Cinco de Mayo celebrations to National Travel and Tourism Week and the stories that continue to shape Long Island.

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This week we’re excited to welcome Leslie and Rob Knapp of B...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are bringing you a special springtime experience straight from the stunning tulip fields of Waterdrinker Family Farm—where we hosted an interactive day with our Hot Teas! After running a contest, we selected lucky winners to join us on-site for an unforgettable experience, including a ride in our LiLi Discover Long Island Sprinter Van, a complimentary tasting at a local brewery, a guided farm tour, and an intimate live podcast recording surrounded by blooming tulips—ending with a hands-on tulip picking experience to celebrate the season.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are highlighting the moments that bring Long Island together—from powerful acts of kindness and rich local history to springtime energy, community pride, and exciting events happening all across the island.

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This week’s spotlight honors Tim Fitzpatrick, a Long Island father whose selfless decision to donate a kidney saved the life of 13-year-old Elias Manolis and reflects the quiet but powerful generosity found across our community.

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We take a look at Conscience Point in Southampton, a hi...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy is BACK and catching us up on her recent travels, while she and Sharon spill the tea on everything happening across Long Island. The two are also so excited to officially announce our LIVE podcast show at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival on April 23 (rain date April 24) 🌷✨

We’re bringing the podcast on the road to one of Long Island’s most popular spring attractions, and YOU have the chance to be part of it. Enter our giveaway for a chance to meet us, experience the festival, enjoy a pre-sho...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Michael is back filling in alongside Sharon while Stacy is out on vacation, and the two are diving into a packed episode full of meaningful conversation and local stories. They sit down with special guest Jude Treder-Wolff to explore how improv and mental health intersect in real life, from building stronger communication skills to navigating everyday challenges with more flexibility and connection. Plus, they break down standout Long Island stories, community wins, and upcoming events across the region — with plenty of insight, perspective, and moments you won’t want to miss.

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy sit down for an amazing conversation with the one and only Melissa Etheridge to talk about her upcoming show at the Patchogue Theatre on April 11, performing her new album RISE on tour, her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, and what performing for a Long Island crowd means to her. Then, while Stacy is away on vacation, Michael joins Sharon for the rest of the episode to recap Discover Long Island’s quarterly immersion in Patchogue, dive into all things Long Island life, and cover some hot CelebriTEA yo...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap the latest happenings across Long Island, share updates from Discover Long Island, and welcome a special in-studio guest — DJ CHEF, “The Chef That Rocks.” From community highlights and local milestones to springtime activities and can’t-miss events, we’re covering all the tea across the region. 

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This week’s spotlight goes to DJ CHEF — “The Chef That Rocks.” A Long Island native and creator of The DJ CHEF Experience, he’s known for combining live DJing with cooking to create unforgettable “beats and bites” events...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap Discover Long Island’s most attended Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast ever, bringing together partners, elected officials, and industry leaders from across the region. And if Sharon sounds a little different this week, please bear with us… she lost her voice during her big presentation earlier that day but still showed up to spill the tea!

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This week’s spotlight goes to Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado, a Long Island native who has become a well-known behind-the-scenes connector in professional sports. Known throughout...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap the week, share organization updates and happenings, preview Discover Long Island’s upcoming Annual Meeting, and shout out A Pinch of Sprinkles Bake Shoppe for thanking Discover Long Island and the community for their support.

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In honor of National Potato Chip Day on March 14, we’re spotlighting Carol Sidor, owner of North Fork Potato Chips, who continues producing the beloved kettle-cooked chips in Mattituck using locally grown potatoes.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are officially kicking off March and Women’s History Month with the launch of a brand-new segment, Leading Ladies of Long Island, celebrating the women who have shaped our region’s past and present. We’re almost to spring, saying goodbye to winter bodies and hello to Barbie as we spotlight one of Long Island’s most iconic female trailblazers. From viral moments like the hole discovered in the Fire Island Inlet Bridge to the highly anticipated St. Patrick’s Day parade lineup taking over towns across the Island, it...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recorded remotely as the 2026 Blizzard swept across the region, bringing snow, wind, and a reminder of just how resilient Long Islanders truly are. While we may have been out of the studio, we’re bringing you a shorter episode filled with powerful community stories—and we’ll be back in studio next week.

From neighbors helping neighbors to meaningful reflections and can’t-miss weekend plans, here’s what’s brewing across the Island.

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The 2026 Blizzard

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy welcome special guest Matthew Morrison to talk about what Long Island can expect from his new SHOW UP tour, while also sharing inspiring hero stories, community updates, winter break fun, and all the latest from across the Island—and don’t forget to follow us on social for a chance to win tickets to Matthew’s show, plus Hot Teas can use code DISCOVER25 for 25% off tickets at stallercenter.com.

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-Bradley Fils-Aime and his father, John, helped rescue a father and son who fe...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are coming to you live from the vines at Macari Vineyards on the North Fork, sharing heartwarming hero stories, Olympic dreams, winter magic, romantic Valentine’s plans, and all the latest buzz from across the Island.

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-Suffolk County Police Officer Brian Granata and paramedics from the Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps helped deliver a healthy baby during an unexpected home birth in Stony Brook, reminding us of the compassion, teamwork, and dedication of Long Island’s everyday heroes.

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy dive into the biggest stories happening across the Island—from Super Bowl buzz and winter adventures to environmental wins, local growth, dining highlights, and cultural moments, reminding us that even with six more weeks of winter ahead, we can still count on gorgeous Long Island sunsets and plenty to look forward to.

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Jesse Findling

-Massapequa native Jesse Findling is capturing hearts nationwide on American Idol, using music to overcome a lifelong stutter and shining a powerful spotlight on Long Island ta...

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon launches our new weekly laugh-out-loud opener “Pun and Done” before she and Stacy dive into the biggest Long Island stories—from community investments and travel updates to local history, winter adventures, dining highlights, and cultural moments happening across the Island.

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The Long Island Sign Guy

A beloved local fixture, The Long Island Sign Guy educates residents and visitors through creative roadside signs that spotlight Long Island’s history, landmarks, and state parks, turning everyday exploration into meaningful moments of learning.

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