Long Island Tea

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. Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing [spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com](mailto:spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com). #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. #ChariTEAWe’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.

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. #ShowUsYourLongIslander This week’s spotlight features 10-year-old Long Island native Alex Bianco, who got her own US Open moment after being selected by the USTA to participate in the ceremonial coin toss before the women’s wheelchair singles final. A longtime tennis player from Merrick, Alex is already making her mark on the court and has her sights set on playing in the US Open one day herself. Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com. #LongIslandLife September 22 marks the first day of fall, and we’re talking about some of the best ways to embrace the season on Long Island, from fall festivals, apple picking and Long Island Wine Country to local breweries, cider houses, Gold Coast mansions, parks and more. We’re also talking golf as NBA legend Steph Curry brings his Underrated Golf tour to Long Island for the season-ending Curry Cup, plus the second annual One Day 3 Parks event bringing Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Connetquot River State Park Preserve and Heckscher State Park together for a day of exploring the South Shore. #ChariTEA We’re welcoming Billy Baldwin and Keith and Heather Hart to talk about this year’s Long Island Hospitality Ball, an event that brings together the local hospitality community while supporting the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, with 100% of proceeds going to Stony Brook University’s battle against breast cancer. #ThisWeekendOnLongIsland From the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival and Waterdrinker Fall Festival to the Fire Island Theater Festival, PumpkinFest, David Foster & Katharine McPhee, Ronktoberfest, outdoor art, White Post Farms and the Wading River-Shoreham Chamber Fall Festival, we’re sharing some of the events happening across Long Island this weekend, with even more at discoverlongisland.com/events. #CelebriTEA The film industry on Long Island is having a moment! After Netflix’s Women Like Us announced filming on Shelter Island and Montauk, the production’s lead background casting director reached out after seeing our content to share casting information with Long Islanders. We’re talking about the growing opportunity to see Long Island on the big screen and how you could even find yourself as an extra in a movie or TV show filmed right here on the Island. Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandTeaPodcast X: https://x.com/liteapodcast Email: https://discoverlongisland.com/contact/ Shop: https://shop.discoverlongisland.com

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 across more than 50 vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms.#ShowUsYourLongIslanderThis week’s spotlight features Emily Greaney, founder of Oyster & Arrow, a Huntington-based brand creating elevated, locally inspired designs celebrating the places, memories and traditions that make Long Island feel like home.Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.#LongIslandLifeFrom coming off Tourism Tuesday and exploring Long Island Wine Country to fall weddings at The Vineyard at East Wind, National Cheeseburger Day, Suffolk County hiking spots, local businesses and so much more, we’re talking about what’s happening across the Island.#ChariTEAThe 17th annual Pink Promises Luncheon returns September 30 at Crest Hollow Country Club, bringing together breast cancer patients, thrivers, physicians, caregivers, family and friends while supporting breast cancer research. The event has raised more than $9 million for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and continues to make an incredible impact in the community.#WildThingsoftheWeekYellowjackets are joining the fight against spotted lanternflies! We’re talking about the unlikely predators helping feast on these invasive insects and what that could mean for Long Island’s gardens, vineyards, parks and agriculture.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFrom Nikola Tesla’s historic laboratory and live music to Hispanic Heritage celebrations, German fall festivals, Long Island wine and food, dragon boat racing, pumpkin festivals and community wellness events, we’re sharing some of the best things happening across Long Island this weekend, with even more at discoverlongisland.com/events.#CelebriTEAEd Sheeran really did make a few Long Island stops this week, but Long Islanders weren’t about to let him leave it at that! We’re talking about the hilarious AI-generated “sightings” popping up across the Island, from pizza shops and dance studios to libraries, breweries and even fire departments.Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandTeaPodcastX: https://x.com/liteapodcastEmail: https://discoverlongisland.com/contact/Shop: https://shop.discoverlongisland.com

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 to enjoy the Island all year long. Plus, they’re talking Long Island creators, hidden waterfront gems, Dolly Parton’s lasting legacy, local shopping, community history, wildlife and so much more happening across Long Island.#ShowUsYourLongIslanderThis week’s spotlight features Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, who made his U.S. Open main draw debut this year, representing Long Island on one of tennis’s biggest stages.Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.#HiddenGemsUncorkedNew Suffolk Beach in Southold, a quiet bayside spot with breathtaking Peconic Bay views and a fascinating maritime history, including its connection to the Holland Submarine Company and the testing of the first successful U.S. Navy submarine.#LongIslandLifeFrom back-to-school shopping and Tourism Tuesday to boutique hotel getaways, happy hour spots, Dolly Parton-inspired highway messages, Long Island artists, Fire Island’s inaugural theater festival, a 100-year-old Long Island resident, local shopping and so much more, we’re talking about what’s happening across the Island.#WildThingsoftheWeekLong Island Game Farm is expecting three new baby capybaras after a recent sonogram confirmed that one of their capybaras is pregnant! We’re talking all things capybara and how you can even guess when the babies will arrive for a chance to win a VIP encounter.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFrom theater and creative workshops to family festivals, live music, waterfront adventures, farm fun, the Garlic Festival and country music, we’re sharing some of the best things happening across Long Island this weekend, with even more at discoverlongisland.com/events.#CelebriTEATheresa Caputo is setting the record straight about what it means to be a medium, plus she’s returning to her home turf this December for Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience at The Paramount in Huntington.Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandTeaPodcastX: https://x.com/liteapodcastEmail: https://discoverlongisland.com/contact/Shop: https://shop.discoverlongisland.com

Stacy and Sharon are back with another cup of Long Island Tea! #ShowUsYourLongIslanderThis 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. #HiddenGemsUncorkedWe’re heading off the beaten path to discover Viking Fleet Montauk, where whale watching, dolphin sightings and deep-sea fishing offer a whole new way to experience Long Island from the water.#LongIslandLifeLong Island is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, with visitors spending $8.4 billion in 2025, up 6.3% from the year before and supporting more than 80,000 local jobs. Suffolk County led the way with roughly $5 billion in tourism spending, while the Island generated nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue, reinforcing Long Island’s role as a tourism powerhouse.A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way!September 1 is National Hotel Employee Day, and we’re celebrating the hardworking people behind every check-in, fresh towel, clean room and welcoming stay while reminding everyone that a smile, a thank you and a little patience can go a long way.Celebrating 30 Years of Long Island Dining!Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue is celebrating 30 years of fine dining in 2026, continuing its legacy of French-inspired cuisine, seasonal ingredients and memorable East End dining, with a special two-course $30 prix fixe menu on Monday nights.Long Island Has Been Serving Up Some Serious Pizza History!September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day, and we’re serving up some Long Island pizza history, from the Island’s Italian-American roots and legendary Grandma slice to longtime neighborhood pizzerias and LA PORTA’s new By the Slice concept in Northport.Raise a Glass to Long Island’s Craft Beer Scene!National Beer Lover’s Day is September 7, so we’re raising a pint to Long Island’s thriving craft beer scene, from longtime favorites like Blue Point Brewing Company and Greenport Harbor Brewing Company to breweries such as Six Harbors, Jamesport Farm Brewery and Long Island Farm Brewery.Dolly Parton’s Legacy Is Making an Impact Right Here on Long Island!Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is helping nearly 50 children in the Wyandanch School District develop a love of reading by receiving a free book in the mail every month, showing how her legacy continues to make a difference for Long Island families.#WildThingsOfTheWeekWildlife Is All Around Us on Long Island!National Wildlife Day is September 4, and we’re celebrating the incredible animals found across Long Island, from capybaras and wallabies at Long Island Game Farm and giraffes and monkeys at White Post Farms to wild deer, foxes, birds, dolphins, whales, seals and other wildlife found throughout the Island.Another Rare Wildlife Sighting Right Here on Long Island!A possible American mink sighting in Northport could mark the animal’s return to Long Island after more than three decades, offering another reminder that surprising wildlife encounters can happen right in our own backyard.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFriday, September 4• LI Cares Farm to Truck Fresh Food Distribution Event | Patchogue• Spend Labor Day Weekend at Splish Splash | Calverton• Hellenic Film Festival | North Fork Arts Center• Live Music | Saylor Beach House• Standup Comedy Night | Riverhead Ciderhouse• 80th Annual Shinnecock Powwow | Southampton (Through September 7)Saturday, September 5• Tasting, Talk & Tour | Peeko Oysters• Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts | Westhampton Beach (Through September 6)Sunday, September 6• Debra Lynn | Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, Stony Brook

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!#ShowUsYourLongIslander 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 experience something new. We’re talking about her work with libraries, bookstores, breweries, nonprofits, and the Patchogue Arts Council, including the 2025 PAC-MoCA Skate Festival, which brought roughly 500 people together.Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.#HiddenGemsUncorked We’re exploring Heckscher Park in Huntington Village, an 18-acre cultural and community gem featuring scenic walking paths, gardens, public art, a pond, and the Heckscher Museum of Art. With more than a century of history, the park is a beautiful reminder that some of Long Island’s best treasures are hiding in plain sight.#LongIslandLife We’re discovering Long Island’s history from the water with the Long Island Lights Tour.National Beach Day is August 30! We’re talking about enjoying Long Island’s beaches beyond the traditional summer season while keeping water safety top of mind. We've also got anew blog, “Making Summer Last: Long Island Is Always in Season,” with ideas for enjoying warm September days, waterfront sunsets, outdoor dining, wine country, parks, walkable downtowns, and weekend adventures well beyond Labor Day. Read more at discoverlongisland.com/blog.We’re celebrating National Dog Day on August 26 with a roundup of dog-friendly Long Island adventures, from breweries, wineries, restaurants, parks, and beaches to pet-friendly places to stay.Plus, the Rites of Spring Music Festival returns to the North Fork and East End September 11–13.#CelebriTEAWe’re looking ahead to Taylor Dayne’s hometown show at The Suffolk in Riverhead on September 17 and celebrating her Long Island roots, as well as the opening of Saylor Beach House in Greenport.And Billy Joel’s early story is coming home to Long Island with the world premiere of 1971: Billy Joel’s Lost Interview at the LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival in Stony Brook on September 25.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFriday, August 28 • Matt Fraser | The Suffolk Theater, Riverhead • Hampton Classic Horse Show | Bridgehampton (Through August 30) • Summer Community Dinner | Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington • Architecture & Collections Tour | Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport • Teacher Appreciation Week | Splish Splash Water Park, CalvertonSaturday, August 29 • The Sixties Show | The Paramount, Huntington • East End Arts Summer Soirée | Strong’s Water Club & Marina • Dan’s White Party | Hallockville Museum FarmSunday, August 30 • Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Screening Hosted by Ellen Greene | Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, PatchogueConnect with us: Instagram: @longislandteapodcast TikTok: @longislandteapodcast YouTube: Discover Long Island Facebook: Long Island Tea Podcast X: @liteapodcast Email: spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com Shop: Discover Long Island Shop

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.#ShowUsYourLongIslanderThis week's spotlight features Mike, co-owner of Toasted Oysters, a veteran-owned oyster farm cultivating authentic Blue Point oysters right here in the Great South Bay. A Long Island native and U.S. Navy veteran, Mike shares how he and longtime friend and business partner Ray Smith Jr. built a thriving local business rooted in community, service, and one of Long Island’s most iconic natural resources.Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.#LongIslandLifeWe're raising a glass to Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., which has been crafting beer on the North Fork since 2009. From its original tasting room in Greenport Village to its Peconic location, the brewery brings plenty of North Fork flavor to the Oyster Jamboree with a lineup of local favorites.We’re also sharing a kid-approved Long Island adventure guide, highlighting family-friendly experiences across the South Shore, North Shore, North Fork, South Fork, and Farmingdale.Plus, Long Island’s wine country is getting some well-deserved recognition at the 40th Annual New York Wine Classic, where local vineyards earned numerous medals, including top honors for Duck Walk Vineyards, Wölffer Estate Vineyard, and Pindar Vineyards.#LongIslandRevolutionaryRootsThis week, we're diving into Long Island’s oyster heritage and the important role oysters have played in our region for centuries. From the growth of the oyster industry in the 1800s to the famous Blue Point oyster and Port Jefferson’s maritime roots, we explore the history behind one of Long Island’s most iconic natural resources.We’re also joined by Barbara Ransome, Director of Operations for the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the village’s history, tourism industry, local businesses, and what makes Port Jefferson such a special destination. We're also joined by another SURPRISE guest... #HiddenGemsUncorkedThink you know Long Island? There’s a whole world waiting beneath the surface! We’re exploring the Roanoke Barges in Baiting Hollow, where divers can discover four wooden hulls resting just offshore and encounter marine life including lobsters. This beginner-friendly dive site is just one example of the fascinating underwater adventures waiting to be discovered around Long Island.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFriday, August 21• Waterdrinker Honey Festival – Waterdrinker Family Farm, Manorville (All Weekend)• Bark and Bites – Mirabelle Restaurant and Tavern, Stony Brook (All Weekend)• Chance The Rapper: Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour – The Paramount, HuntingtonSaturday, August 22• Sabbath: Long Live Ozzy – Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts• Kerry Kearny’s Master Class Guitar Symposium – Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame• The Long Island Premiere of Rocky the Musical – CM Performing Arts Center• Sunset Adventures: Booze Cruise – Tequila – Long Island Aquarium, RiverheadSunday, August 23• Hampton Classic Horse Show – Bridgehampton (August 23–30)For more events and things happening across Long Island, visit discoverlongisland.com/events.#LongIslandLifeWe’re heading to Shelter Island, which is getting major attention from Vogue as a chic, quieter alternative to the Hamptons and North Fork. From beautiful beaches and nature preserves to charming hotels, boutique stays, and an exciting food scene, we’re talking about what makes Shelter Island such a unique Long Island escape.

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 new ways to explore the East End, and so much more happening across Long Island.#ShowUsYourLongIslanderThis week's spotlight features Long Island creator Katherine Schiro, whose authentic fashion, motherhood, and body positivity content has inspired more than 600,000 followers while encouraging women to embrace confidence at every stage of life.Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.#HiddenGemsUncorkedThis week we're exploring the Dwarf Pine Plains in the Long Island Central Pine Barrens, one of the world's rarest ecosystems where unique pitch pine forests and scenic trails create an unforgettable outdoor adventure.#LongIslandLifeSharon and Stacy finish the sentence, "You know you're on Long Island when..." before chatting GOAT USA's hometown success, August festivals and fairs, new direct weekday train service to Montauk, Cedar Island Lighthouse's restoration, Honor Flight Long Island, Northport Books' anniversary, Shark Shack's return, Jones Beach's historic bathhouse reopening, and our newest guide to Long Island's best boardwalks and beach trails.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFrom farmers markets and sunset sails to family shows, live music, and Taylor Swift tributes, we're sharing some of the best events happening across Long Island this weekend, with even more at discoverlongisland.com/events.#CelebriTEAKnicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier makes a stop on Long Island, while Stacy shares a fun connection to Mike DelGuidice and Northport's own Wheatus during a memorable concert story.Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LongIslandTeaPodcastX: https://x.com/liteapodcastEmail: https://discoverlongisland.com/contact/Shop: https://shop.discoverlongisland.com