<p>This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap a busy week of judging duties, share highlights from Theresa Caputo’s incredible show, and welcome Amy Gibbs from USPS to give listeners essential holiday mailing and shipping tips. They also dive into festive happenings, community spotlights, and all the local news you need to know this season.</p><br><p>#ShowUsYourLongIslander</p><br><p>This week’s spotlight features the Orsini family of Smithtown, who transform their home each year into an impressive National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation display complete with 25,000 lights, themed props, and a community block party that collects toys for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Know someone making a difference? Email [email protected]</p><br><p>#LongIslandLife</p><br><p>Milder Winters, But Long Island Stays Beautiful Year-Round</p><p>Long Island winters have warmed about 5°F since 1970, but the region’s seasonal beauty and outdoor appeal remain strong year-round.</p><br><p>Where to See Santa Before Christmas on Long Island</p><p>From Huntington’s Holiday Spectacular to Fire Island’s Flying Santa and visits at Oheka Castle, Hicks Nurseries, and Smith Haven Mall, Santa is popping up across the Island all month long.</p><br><p>Long Island State Veterans Home Named One of the Nation’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026</p><p>Stony Brook’s Veterans Home earned top national recognition for both short- and long-term care, placing among the highest-rated facilities in the country.</p><br><p>USPS Spotlight on Best Practices This Holiday Season</p><p>USPS expert Amy Gibbs shares essential guidance on addressing, packaging, choosing shipping options, meeting deadlines, and avoiding common mailing mistakes.</p><br><p>#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland</p><br><p>Sponsored by East End Getaway — your guide to everything happening on the East End.</p><br><p>Friday, December 12</p><p>Holiday Spirits at Sparkling Pointe</p><p>3rd Annual Southold Holiday Stroll</p><p>The Holiday Market at East Wind</p><br><p>Saturday, December 13</p><p>The Nutcracker at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center</p><p>4th Annual Magic of Montauk Holiday Fair</p><p>2nd Annual Holiday Tour of the Inns in East Hampton</p><br><p>Sunday, December 14</p><p>Menorah Lightings in Sag Harbor and Greenport</p><br><p>#CelebriTEA</p><br><p>Billy Joel Sells NYC Condo to Daughter for $4.5 Million</p><p>Billy Joel’s latest real estate moves include selling his Manhattan condo to his daughter, adjusting the price of his MiddleSea estate, and purchasing a new Hamptons home, underscoring his continued ties to Long Island.</p><br><p>#ConnectWithUs</p><br><p>Instagram: instagram.com/longislandteapodcast</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNY</p><p>TikTok: tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcast</p><p>X: twitter.com/liteapodcast</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/longislandteapodcast</p><p>Email: [email protected]</p><br><p>Shop: shop.discoverlongisland.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
