On this week of Long Island Legends, we are welcoming Eliot Lonardo!

Eliot R. Lonardo is a lifelong resident of the Town of Huntington and a proud 1996 graduate of Walt Whitman High School in South Huntington. He went on to earn a degree in Criminal Justice from LIU’s C.W. Post campus. A first-generation Italian American on his father’s side, Eliot comes from a family of entrepreneurs—his father worked in construction, and his mother is in the electronics industry. He credits his mother with instilling in him a strong work ethic, a clear moral compass, and a deep commitment to community service.

After graduating college, Eliot earned his real estate license in 2004 and began working full-time in 2005. In 2018, he joined the Huntington office of Signature Premier Properties. By 2024, Eliot had become the top-producing agent in his office and was ranked #9 company-wide out of nearly 1,800 agents.

Eliot is also a respected leader within the real estate community. In 2018, he served as Chairman of the Long Island Board of Realtors’ Fair Housing & Cultural Diversity Committee and has held leadership positions at both local and state levels.

His dedication to education is evident in his role as a trustee on the South Huntington Educational Foundation (SHEF). In 2019, he was honored by SHEF at its 2nd Annual Gala for his contributions to the school district. He also serves on the Walt Whitman Alumni Association, which recently helped celebrate the district’s 100th anniversary. In 2023, Eliot was inducted into the South Huntington Hall of Fame.

In local government, Eliot was appointed to the Town of Huntington’s Board of Assessment in 2018, elected Chairman in 2021, and continues to serve in that role through 2025. He also serves on the town’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board, helping address Long Island’s housing affordability challenges.

Eliot remains deeply involved in community service, supporting organizations such as TRI CYA (where he was honored in 2023), the Townwide Fund, Girl Scouts, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, South Huntington PTAs, and the Huntington Manor Fire Department.

On this week's episode of the Long Island Legends podcast, we are welcoming Matt Norman!

Matt is a part of Team Norman. He is an Online Bodybuilding and Fitness Coaching at Mitropoulos Coaching helping athletes and lifestyle clients of all levels build the body and confidence they’ve always wanted without sacrificing their busy lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to become a pro bodybuilder, level up your physique, get leaner, or just get healthy, he will tailor your program to meet your specific needs.

On this week of the Long Island Legends Podcast we are welcoming Mike Steinberg!

Michael Steinberg is the CEO of Hedgestone Business Advisors, one of the fastest-growing business brokerage firms in the country. Raised in a working-class family in New York, Michael developed a strong sense of grit and resilience early on—qualities that have defined his entrepreneurial journey. His career began with humble roots, from working in a pizzeria where he navigated the world of small business operations before transitioning into business advising, where he quickly found his calling.

Today, Michael leads Hedgestone with a sharp focus on client advocacy, strategic deal-making, and long-term value creation. Boasting a team of over 150 advisors and over 700 businesses sold. His ability to relate to business owners from all walks of life—because he’s been one—makes him a trusted business broker during the most pivotal moments of their lives. With a combination of street smarts, vision, and relentless execution, Michael has built a national platform that empowers entrepreneurs to exit on their terms and unlock their next chapter.