Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for April 6, 2026

On April 18, music fans will line up outside Buddha Belly Records in Sayville before sunrise, hoping to get their hands on rare vinyl releases available for just one day each year. Record Store Day is an annual event, first held in 2008, to honor independent record stores and their culture. The event focuses on exclusive vinyl releases made specifically for that day and only available at brick-and-mortar record shops. Owner Michael Gerhardt is preparing for what he expects will be one of the busiest days of the year. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and customers can buy limited-edition records on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the exclusive releases, the store plans to host live music, raffles, and giveaways.

Sayville

Buddha Belly Records Prepares for Record Store Day as Owner’s Lifelong Passion for Music Shapes Sayville Shop

Posted on April 6, 2026

Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Aviation Section officers assisted a 15-year-old who was trapped in the mud while trying to leave Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday night.

SCPD Rescues Teen Stuck in Mud at Shirley’s Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on April 6, 2026

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