March 18th, 2026 - Mark Parash and Anthony Meras

Mark Parash of Sip n’ Soda and Anthony Meras formerly of Star’s Confectionary join Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM to talk about jump-starting their families’ storied traditions of making chocolate after 40 years amidst the Spring 2026 fund drive for Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, WLIW-FM, where all donations to WLIWFM.org or by phone at 800-262-0717 go right to work creating and curating a listening experience that is Long Island’s own with an opportunity for listeners to leave a message on listener line following one’s donation to let us know why they love Long Island’s NPR stationListen to the playlist on Apple MusicWatch the interview on WLIW-FM YouTube