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.
#ShowUsYourLongIslander
This week's spotlight honors Nicole Lackner of Bay Shore, who transformed her own postpartum journey into a new local resource for mothers. After facing postpartum health challenges following the birth of her daughter, Nicole created Beyond Motherhood, a maternal wellness center opening June 8 in Bay Shore. The center will offer support groups, educational programs, and child-watch services for mothers navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and other perinatal mood disorders.
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#TasteOfLongIsland
We're celebrating National Iced Tea Day with The Spice & Tea Exchange in Port Jefferson. Known for its loose-leaf teas, custom blends, spices, and specialty ingredients, it's the perfect spot to discover your next favorite summer iced tea while exploring Port Jefferson's beautiful waterfront village.
#RevolutionaryRoots
This week we're visiting the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley. Along with protecting the Carmans River ecosystem, the refuge is tied to Revolutionary War history through Major Benjamin Tallmadge's 1780 mission that led to the Battle of Mastic. Today, visitors can enjoy scenic trails, wildlife viewing, and the historic Tallmadge Trail.
#LongIslandLife
We're talking about the growing \"soft summer\" trend, where coffee walks, sunset hangs, boardwalk strolls, and simple gatherings are replacing packed schedules and overplanned weekends.
We also highlight Discover Long Island's latest summer travel blog featuring Fire Island, Babylon, Greenport, the North Fork, Gilgo Beach, and Robert Moses State Park.
Plus, we discuss new summer wine releases from Bedell Cellars, Macari Vineyards, Paumanok Vineyards, Sannino Vineyard, and Lenz Winery.
Additional topics include extreme heat preparedness, New York State's expanded shark-monitoring drone program, the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Travel + Leisure's spotlight on Canoe Place Inn, the Sweet 16 Social Expo in Patchogue, and the return of Bed Bath & Beyond through its partnership with The Container Store.
#ChariTEA
Calissa Community Hour returns June 12, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Southampton Hospital Foundation and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
We're also highlighting Trek Long Island, June 12–14 in Hauppauge, featuring celebrity guests, panels, cosplay, science discussions, vendors, and family-friendly programming supporting diversity and inclusion through Library for the Kind.
#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland
Friday, June 12
• Trek Long Island – Hauppauge
• Stephen Sayre's American Revolution – Southampton History Museum
• World Cup Watch Experience – Stony Brook University
• Certain Moves Trio – Cowfish, Hampton Bays
Saturday, June 13
• Darlene Love – The Suffolk Theater
• DETOUR VII Opening Reception – East End Arts
• Taste The East End – Long Island Aquarium
• Wet Paint Festival – Gallery North
• Kids Fest – Splish Splash
• Nature Nick – Long Island Game Farm
Sunday, June 14
• Arts Festival by the Bay – Bay Shore
• Long Island Pride Celebration – Huntington
• Loyalist or Spy – Sagtikos Manor
• Teeny Awards – Westhampton Beach
For more events and things happening across Long Island, visit discoverlongisland.com/events.
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