<p>The year started with a mob storming the U.S. Capitol, and it ended with a new surge of coronavirus cases. Here’s a snapshot of 2021&nbsp;on Long Island, in 50 Newsday front pages.</p>

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Numerous brush fires have ignited on Long Island due to the dry conditions that have developed over the past two months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'The last time we had any substantial amount of rain was way back in September'

Long Islanders marked Veterans Day by taking part in traditional ceremonies and acts of service. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is what saved this country, the veterans'

Executive Director Marc Alessi discusses plans to preserve Nikola Tesla's legacy after a fire destroyed the historic lab.

'Such an important part of Long Island'

The first-ever flight simulator serves as the centerpiece of the new museum. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'This was one of the actual rooms that was used for training'

MTA figures show the number of lost tolls attributed to "ghost plates" rose by more than 12% this year. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'It's not fair to me if they're not paying, and I'm paying'

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The state could approve another party to take over the facility's finances and operations temporarily, according to health department officials.

State officials: Troubled Woodbury nursing home seeks temporary takeover

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Joseph Scalafani admitted in court the he killed Alex Smith because Smith had begun a relationship with the mother of his children.

LI man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of childhood friend 

The statewide ban comes as Long Island is still experiencing moderate drought conditions, including gusty winds Tuesday that could help spread wildfires.

Hochul: All outdoor burning banned until Nov. 30

The incident, reported just after 5 a.m. Tuesday, closed Fulton Street for hours.

Bicyclist killed in Farmingdale crash, cops say 

An East Farmingdale bridge is being named for Phillip Wayne Johnson, a Navy veteran and Merchant Marine Academy graduate.

Bridge being named for late U.S. Navy vet from Long Island

The dog park at Stillwell Woods Park will be in an area on the North Shore where advocates say there are few pet-friendly spaces.

Oyster Bay plans dog park in Syosset

His positions on the economy and illegal immigration, plus a sense that a strong leader was needed are some of the reasons.

Hispanic voters explain why they voted for Trump

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The report sheds light on an investigation into alleged grade-fixing at the school, and problems with a credit recovery program at the heart of the probe. Newsday's education reporter Dandan Zou has the story.

'Haphazardly organized program'

Quay-Sean Hines, 30, of Bay Shore, who allegedly fatally shot Northwell Health employee Amelia Laguerre in a company parking garage in New Hyde Park, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Bay Shore man pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of Northwell employee

Two people have been arrested in connection with a "street takeover" during which a Suffolk officer was assaulted and dragged by a vehicle in Islip Sunday. Suffolk police have set up a task force. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has the story.

'I've never witnessed anything like that before in my life'

The Suffolk County Department of Social Services is redacting identifying information from reports used to consider the removal of a child from a home. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We've only just started'

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding NYS Trooper Thomas Mascia's shooting last week on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'There's a lot of emotion right now'

The nature of the dispute wasn't disclosed.

Poll worker faces charges after Election Day altercation

State Trooper Thomas Mascia has been suspended without pay amid an investigation into the circumstances of how he was shot on the Southern State Parkway last week. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Trooper involved in shooting suspended without pay

Historians say a proposal for a new industrial site would ruin the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wyandanch. 

'I don't want our history to be lost'

A jury found the Bay Shore Union Free School District liable for failing to investigate sex abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. 

Jury unanimously agreed the district was 100% liable 

The Bay Shore Union Free School District was found liable for ignoring sexual abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. 

Largest award to a Long Island student under the Child Victims Act 

Trooper Thomas Mascia was released from Nassau University Medical Center after being wounded in a shooting on the Southern State Parkway Wednesday night.

Trooper released from hospital, search for suspect continues

The loss of Kenia Nunez's husband inspired her and one of the couple's daughters, Natalia Suaza, to run Sunday's New York City Marathon.

'It's an incredible experience' 

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