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.
And if you agree that MacArthur deserves the recognition, **vote for Long Island MacArthur Airport in USA Today’s 10Best Best Small Airport in America!** Voting is open through October 5, so make sure to cast your vote and help put Long Island’s airport on top: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/long-island-macarthur-airport-isp-ronkonkoma-new-york/
#ShowUsYourLongIslander
This week’s spotlight takes a look at Charles H. Duryea, the former Islip Town Supervisor who played a key role in helping establish what was originally known as Islip Airport during World War II. As General Douglas MacArthur became a national hero, Duryea suggested naming the airport in his honor, and the name officially became MacArthur Airport in 1943.
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#LongIslandLife
We’re talking about some fascinating Long Island stories, from the women who made professional baseball history on the Island to Huntington making a major mark on the local food scene with five restaurants earning spots on Newsday’s 2026 Top 50 Restaurants list.
Plus, Patchogue’s historic former roller rink is getting a new life as The Jazz Room brings New Orleans-inspired jazz, brass, blues and ragtime to the village this November. We’re also talking peak apple-picking season and Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays earning its first MICHELIN Key.
#ChariTEA
We’re highlighting two Long Island organizations making a difference in their communities. The Hooves & Hearts Foundation is honoring the memory of NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack by giving local children the opportunity to experience horse camp at no cost to their families.
We’re also talking about Chasing the Rainbow, a nonprofit supporting those navigating infertility, miscarriage and infant loss through support groups, therapy, yoga and peer mentorship. Plus, we’re giving a shoutout to Pink Promises ahead of this year’s luncheon supporting breast cancer research.
#HiddenGemsUncorked
We’re heading to Moriches to spotlight The Wine Barn & Farmers Market, a Long Island hidden gem housed in the longtime LaCorte’s Farm Stand property. From Long Island wines and local beers to fresh produce, cheeses, jams and LaCorte’s pies and baked goods, it’s a destination that brings together the best of a classic farmstand and local wine tasting experience.
#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland
From haunted attractions and illuminated dinosaurs to the Hamptons International Film Festival, Sag Harbor American Music Festival, PumpkinFest, the Hallockville Country Fair, fall markets, live music, theater, vineyards and more, we’re sharing some of the events happening across Long Island this weekend, with even more at discoverlongisland.com/events.
#CelebriTEA
Long Island is getting some prime-time representation as Commack native Michael Catuosco Jr. joins Season 25 of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen. The 24-year-old chef is one of 18 chefs under 25 competing for a $250,000 prize and the chance to work at one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants. With Long Island roots that include Commack High School, Wilson Tech and local restaurants, Catuosco is bringing his Long Island story to one of television’s most famous kitchens.
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