SAS Italian Records: A Brooklyn Staple Closes After Nearly 60 Years

A Beloved Brooklyn Record Shop

• 🎶 SAS Italian Records, a neighborhood staple in Brooklyn for nearly 60 years, is closing its doors.
• 🇮🇹 The store has been a cherished spot in the Bensonhurst community, offering Italian music, memorabilia, and goods, often described as a "touch of Italy."

Reasons for Closure

• 💔 The decision to close was made by Sana Ki following the recent passing of her mother, making it impossible to run the shop solo.
• 😥 Ki expressed that despite their best efforts to keep the business open, some circumstances are beyond their control.

Legacy of a Family Business

• 🏆 Ki is proud of her parents for establishing SAS, named after her and her siblings, as a shining example of a family-owned small business in Brooklyn.
• 🛍️ The store was a neighborhood hub, selling everything from soccer jerseys to imported Italian products like coffee pots and ceramics.

Community Heartbreak and Lasting Impact

• 😔 Customers and community members are heartbroken by the loss of a long-standing staple that has been part of their lives for over 50 years.
• ❤️ Despite the sadness, Ki and her customers believe the memories created at SAS Italian Records will endure.
• ✨ The store leaves a lasting impact, with hopes that the beautiful memories shared will be cherished by both the family and the neighborhood.