Vivid Cool Vibes: Potato Chips, Pop Culture & Long Island Life

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap the week, share organization updates and happenings, preview Discover Long Island’s upcoming Annual Meeting, and shout out A Pinch of Sprinkles Bake Shoppe for thanking Discover Long Island and the community for their support.

#ShowUsYourLongIslander

In honor of National Potato Chip Day on March 14, we’re spotlighting Carol Sidor, owner of North Fork Potato Chips, who continues producing the beloved kettle-cooked chips in Mattituck using locally grown potatoes.

Know a Long Islander doing something great? Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.

#RevolutionaryRoots

This week we highlight the William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach, home of Declaration of Independence signer William Floyd and a featured site in the LongIsland250 celebration ahead of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

#LongIslandLife

The U.S. golf tourism market continues to grow as the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club June 18–21 bringing global attention and economic impact to Long Island.

Independent bookstores are expanding across Long Island while several local restaurants including The Farm Italy, Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi, and Blackstone Steakhouse rank among the most booked in New York State.

National Girl Scout Day on March 12 celebrates generations of girls building leadership and confidence through the Girl Scouts, with cookie season in full swing across Long Island.

#LeadingLadiesOfLongIsland

This week’s Leading Lady is Merrick native Debbie Gibson, who became the youngest artist to write, produce, and perform a No. 1 Billboard hit with “Foolish Beat” at age 17.

#ChariTEA

The American Red Cross will host a “Sound the Alarm” fire safety event in the Town of Islip on March 28 installing free smoke alarms and helping families create home escape plans.

Learn more and register now at SoundTheAlarm.org/LI

#StPatricksDayWeekendOnLongIsland

The Irish Tenors — March 13

Mariachi Night at Ruta Oaxaca — March 13

Rhythm of the Dance — March 14

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up! — March 14

Irish Luck on the Farm — March 14

Station Paddy’s Day — March 14

Bay Shore–Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade — March 14

Bayport–Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade — March 15

Miller Place–Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade — March 15

For more events and things to do on Long Island visit discoverlongisland.com.

#CelebriTEA

With the Oscars airing March 15, we’re spotlighting films connected to Long Island including The Godfather, The Wolf of Wall Street, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and No Hard Feelings. Read more: https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/best-movies-long-island-2026-j61btdjw

Billy Joel also made Long Island real estate history selling his Centre Island estate for $28.75M, while Justin Timberlake is suing the Village of Sag Harbor to block the release of bodycam footage from his 2024 DWI arrest.

#hotTEAs

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