Best photos from Newsday photographer Alejandra Villa Loarca

Stasia Ann Scocca looks on as her daughter, Sadie, 10, practices violin at their home in Mount Sinai in April 26. Stasia and Sadie were born with a rare genetic condition, Holt-Oram syndrome, which affects bone growth and can cause heart problems.

Stasia Ann Scocca and her daughter, Sadie, 10, home in Mount Sinai in April. Stasia and Sadie were born with a rare genetic condition that affects bone growth.

Stasia Ann Scocca and her daughter, Sadie, 10, play at home in Mount Sinai.

Sadie, 10, teaches her mom, Stasia Ann Scocca, some Irish step dance moves.

Stasia Ann Scocca and her daughter, Sadie, 10, at home in Mount Sinai.

Stasia Ann Scocca and her daughter, Sadie, 10, at home in Mount Sinai.

Community members gather at the Suffolk County Y JCC in Commack to commemorate anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.

Half Hollow Hills West High School senior football quarterback Joseph Filardi on Aug. 21.

New York Mets fans hope for autographs during a spring training workout Feb. 16 Port St. Lucie, Florida.