Long Island Tea

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are getting into the holiday spirit with festive happenings, fall adventures and plenty of reasons to explore Long Island! We’re highlighting local organizations making a difference, celebrating small businesses, sharing ideas for a scenic South Fork road trip and discovering why Long Island is a dream destination for the holidays. Plus, we’re talking ferry rides, exciting weekend events and the latest entertainment news. There’s plenty of tea to spill! #ShowUsYourLongIslander We’re joined by Tom Ronayne, US Navy Veteran and Director of Veterans Education, Programs & Advocacy at Paws of War, a Long Island-based nonprofit supporting veterans, first responders and their families through the bond between humans and animals! From training service dogs to rescuing animals overseas and helping veterans care for their beloved pets, Paws of War is changing lives. In recognition of Veterans Month, we’re highlighting their mission and the important work happening right here on Long Island, home to New York State’s largest veteran population in Suffolk County! Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing [email protected]. #ShopSmallSpotlight We’re heading to Main Street in Northport to spotlight The Village Cookie, a husband-and-wife-owned cookie shop serving handcrafted, small-batch treats made with premium ingredients! Founded by East Northport couple Phil and Lourna Evangelista, the shop grew from local pop-ups into its first storefront in May 2026. From OG Chocolate Chip and Smothering S’mores to CookieKISS n’ Creme and seasonal specials, there’s always something delicious to discover! #LongIslandLife We’re keeping this fall a Long Island road trip with a scenic South Fork getaway! From East Hampton and Bridgehampton to Southampton and beyond, we’re sharing ideas for exploring local wineries, beautiful beaches, downtown boutiques and delicious dining destinations. Plus, we’re talking about taking a Long Island ferry ride just for the views, including the Cross Sound Ferry between Orient Point and Connecticut. And with National Dream Destination Day coming up November 13, we’re dreaming of a Long Island holiday getaway, from Port Jefferson’s Dickens Festival to Northport’s iconic Leg Lamp Lighting and festive downtown celebrations! #ThisWeekendOnLongIsland There’s plenty happening across Long Island this weekend! Catch *Mary Poppins* at The Argyle Theatre or *How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical* at John W. Engeman Theater. Enjoy Fish & Sips at Long Island Aquarium, support Station Yards’ annual Turkey Drive, shop local at the Charlie Fox Fall Sip & Shop, browse the Hauppauge Craft Fair, experience igloo dining at Mirabelle Tavern or enjoy live music under the stars at the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium! For more events and things happening all across Long Island, visit https://www.discoverlongisland.com/events/. #CelebriTEA We’re spilling some Billy Joel tea! The Piano Man is putting more than 70 motorcycles from his personal collection up for auction November 20 and 21 at the Rétromobile New York show at the Javits Center. Highlights include a commemorative motorcycle and matching helmet gifted to Billy by Madison Square Garden for his record-breaking 150th performance, along with a 1967 BSA inspired by his childhood fascination with motorcycles. Even better, all proceeds benefit the Joel Foundation, supporting music education, humanitarian initiatives and environmental causes! This episode is sponsored by East End Getaway, your go-to guide for discovering the best experiences, hidden gems, and unforgettable escapes across Long Island’s East End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are recapping another successful quarterly immersion, bringing Discover Long Island partners together and showcasing the organization as a trusted resource for the tourism industry! Plus, we’re talking daylight saving time blues, teasing exciting new content featuring some of Long Island’s elected officials, and sharing the latest news, events and reasons to love Long Island! #ShowUsYourLongIslander We’re joined by Jonathan Conlon, founder of Our Hamptons, a lifestyle and community platform celebrating the people, places and experiences that make the East End special! We’re chatting about his passion for supporting local businesses, building community and showcasing a more authentic and inclusive side of the Hamptons. Plus, he’s sharing favorite local spots, hidden gems and why Long Island is worth exploring year-round! Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing [email protected]. #ShopSmallSpotlight We’re spotlighting Erica Logan Clothing, a mother-daughter-owned boutique on Main Street in Islip! Founded by Tracy and her daughters, Sidney and Andrea, the shop offers stylish finds, everyday essentials and accessories while celebrating the importance of shopping local and supporting Long Island’s small businesses. #LongIslandLife We’re embracing fall with ideas for the perfect Long Island road trip, from scenic North Shore and South Shore drives to North Fork farm stands and East End adventures! Plus, we’re highlighting growing Long Island Rail Road ridership, beautiful local spots for fall foliage, Lay’s unexpected new holiday chip flavors and a hidden medieval-inspired castle tucked away in Medford! #ChariTEA We’re highlighting a special opportunity to give back this holiday season! On November 6, Paws of War is hosting a premiere of Christmas at the Interlaken at Celebrate St. James Center for the Arts, featuring a movie screening, red carpet photos, cast meet-and-greets and holiday fun while supporting veterans, first responders and animals in need. Learn more at https://pawsofwar.org. #ThisWeekendOnLongIsland There’s plenty happening across Long Island this weekend! Enjoy Montauk Manor’s Murder Mystery Weekend, Long Island Restaurant Week, Día de los Muertos at RGNY Vineyard, the Long Island Comedy Festival, the Sag Harbor Cinema Festival of Preservation, an Oyster Extravaganza at Pellegrini Vineyards and One Vision of Queen at Staller Center! For more events and things happening all across Long Island, visit https://www.discoverlongisland.com/events/. #CelebriTEA We’re spilling the latest entertainment tea, from Jay-Z reportedly headlining the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show to Kylie Jenner’s dazzling $50 million Fantasy Bra at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show! Plus, Glee is reportedly making a comeback, and The Pitt star Noah Wyle has been named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2026! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! #ShowUsYourLongIslander We’re joined by Long Island content creator Krysten Schatzger, the storyteller behind @historyandhaunts on TikTok, to explore the Island’s haunted history, spooky legends and mysterious destinations! From the witchcraft history of South End Cemetery in East Hampton to the eerie tales of Old Burial Hill in Huntington and the mysteries surrounding Camp Hero in Montauk, Krysten is sharing the stories behind some of Long Island’s most fascinating locations. Plus, we’re talking paranormal encounters, separating historical facts from local legends and the best places to explore this Halloween season. Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing [email protected]. #LongIslandLife We’re diving into the stories making headlines across Long Island, from Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse in Bellport earning a spot on Newsday’s best haunted houses list to a lucky Powerball player winning $200,000 at a Montauk 7-Eleven. Plus, Long Island Restaurant Week is celebrating its 20th anniversary with special prix fixe menus and a chance to win restaurant gift cards, Huntington Station dancers are preparing to open for the Radio City Rockettes, and Suffolk County is sharing important fire safety reminders for the fall season. And, of course, we’re exploring some of Long Island’s most legendary haunted spots, including Mount Misery, Lake Ronkonkoma and the infamous Amityville Horror House! #ChariTEA With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, we’re highlighting ways to give back and help fight food insecurity across Long Island. From Long Island Cares and Island Harvest Food Bank to Helping Hand Rescue Mission and the Town of Brookhaven’s INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive, there are plenty of opportunities to donate, volunteer and help local families enjoy a holiday meal. Every little bit makes a difference! #ThisWeekendOnLongIsland Halloween weekend is here, and we’re sharing what’s happening across the Island! Catch Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert at Staller Center, dress to impress for the Midnight Masquerade Ball at Oheka Castle, celebrate Halloween with parties and parades, or enjoy family-friendly seasonal fun at the Vanderbilt Museum and Reichert Planetarium, Adventureland and Bellport Village. Whether you’re looking for spooky thrills or festive family activities, there’s plenty to get into across Long Island! For more events and things happening all across Long Island, visit https://www.discoverlongisland.com/events/. #CelebriTEA We’re celebrating a Long Island family win on Family Feud! The Griffo family, with roots in Nassau County, recently appeared in four episodes of the popular game show and walked away with more than $70,000 in winnings. From preparing by watching past episodes to navigating some unexpected questions, the family is putting its prize money toward a trip to Italy, with plans to share the winnings among approximately 30 family members. Now that’s a family win worth celebrating! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. #ShowUsYourLongIslander From Westhampton Beach to the NFL end zone, we’re celebrating Long Island native Dylan Laube, who scored his first regular-season NFL touchdown with the Las Vegas Raiders after 32 games. The former Westhampton Beach High School standout helped lead his team to an undefeated season and Long Island championship before making his mark in the NFL. Now, he’s giving Long Islanders another reason to cheer! Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing [email protected]. #HiddenGemsUncorked We’re heading to Port Jefferson Village to spotlight Tabu Boutique, a longtime local shopping destination known for its boho-inspired fashion, handcrafted jewelry, accessories and unique gifts. Since 1987, this local favorite has brought together creativity and personal style, with experiences including permanent jewelry and personal color analysis. #LongIslandLife We’re talking about the stories making headlines across Long Island, from a couple who invited strangers to their wedding at The Fox Hollow for just $40 to vibrant new murals bringing public art to Station Yards in Ronkonkoma. Plus, we’re celebrating Long Island MacArthur Airport being named the No. 1 Best Small Airport in America in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting an inspiring Blue Point ballroom dancer proving anything is possible, and sharing the story of two rare prehistoric Wollemi pines now growing at Planting Fields Arboretum. #WildThingsOfTheWeek A viral video captured a startling encounter between a humpback whale and a Long Island fishing boat near Moriches Inlet off Fire Island. While everyone aboard escaped without injuries, the collision caused significant damage to the vessel. We’re discussing the encounter and the importance of giving marine wildlife plenty of space while out on the water. #ChariTEA We’re highlighting the Gavyn Avery Drago Foundation, created by a Mattituck family honoring their 17-year-old son’s legacy after his passing following an epileptic seizure. A dedicated distance runner who completed five half-marathons before turning 16, Gavyn inspired those around him to live with purpose and heart. We’re sharing how his family is raising awareness, supporting epilepsy research and helping make a difference for others affected by the condition. #ThisWeekendOnLongIsland From spooky science and haunted history tours to fall festivals, live music, comedy, fishing tournaments and wine country experiences, we’re sharing what’s happening across Long Island this weekend! Help harvest grapes at RGNY Wine, celebrate Halloween at Long Island Aquarium, catch Paul Reiser at Staller Center, enjoy Toad the Wet Sprocket in Patchogue, or explore seasonal festivities in communities across the Island. For more events and things happening all across Long Island, visit discoverlongisland.com/events. #CelebriTEA We’re remembering actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, following reports of his passing at age 34. We’re looking back at his visit to Long Island for the 30th Stony Brook Film Festival at Staller Center, where his film Westhampton screened, and reflecting on the impact he made through his work on screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. #ShowUsYourLongIslander 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 perfect 100 on his chemistry teacher’s notoriously difficult Chemistry Regents exam. With a $100 prize on the line, Jojo’s achievement is a story of determination, perseverance and the power of motivation. Now planning to pursue civil engineering, he’s made Long Island classroom history, and the stakes are even higher for next year’s students! Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing [email protected]. #TasteOfLongIsland We’re welcoming Jonathan Gaar, Executive Director of the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, to explore one of Long Island’s most iconic landmarks. From its nearly 200-year history and fascinating lighthouse keepers to the museum, educational programs, wildlife trails and breathtaking views from the top, we’re uncovering what makes this coastal destination such a special part of Long Island. #LongIslandLife We’re talking about the people and initiatives making Long Island more welcoming, accessible and special. Discover Long Island is working with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to raise awareness and help create a more inclusive experience for visitors, while Aldo’s Coffee Company is making strides toward improved accessibility for its customers. Plus, we’re highlighting Lisa Gatti, founder and CEO of Pal-O-Mine Equestrian in Islandia, who is being honored with the Social Impact Award for her incredible work supporting children and adults with disabilities, veterans and others through equine-assisted therapeutic programs. And we’re celebrating another Long Island hospitality milestone as Bellport Inn earns a MICHELIN Key, joining Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in receiving this prestigious recognition. #ChariTEA We’re highlighting Chefs Against Hunger, a series of special dining experiences bringing together some of Long Island’s top culinary talent through November 3. Each dinner features a local chef, a multi-course menu and wine pairings, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Long Island Cares and helping Long Islanders facing hunger. Plus, we’re sharing ways to support the organization through donations and volunteering. #ThisWeekendOnLongIsland From live music and comedy to fall festivals, fishing, maritime celebrations and family-friendly activities, we’re sharing what’s happening across Long Island this weekend! Catch Marty Beller at The Church in Sag Harbor, join the Fall Fishing Festival at Hempstead Lake, explore the Greenport Maritime Festival, celebrate Ronktoberfest at Station Yards and enjoy even more seasonal fun across the Island. For more events and things happening all across Long Island, visit discoverlongisland.com/events. #CelebriTEA We’re looking back at the 34th annual Hamptons International Film Festival, where the Discover Long Island team hit the red carpet and interviewed some incredible talent, including Amanda Seyfried! Amanda was in the Hamptons for the U.S. premiere of The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, the festival’s 2026 Centerpiece film, written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson and co-starring Scoot McNairy. Plus, she shared her own memories of Bellport and Amagansett and why Long Island is such a beautiful place to raise a family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.