2020 in review

January 4, 2021

Pandemic, protests and a tropical storm: The top LI stories of 2020

Revisit some of the moments that defined Long Island this year.

See how Newsday covered some of the top stories of 2020

See some of the biggest local, national and international stories of the year.

A look back on 2020's LI Acts of Kindness

Long Islanders lent a helping hand during the height of this year's anxiety and uncertainty. The stories were different, but compassion was always their common thread.

See the notable moments of the year that made our front cover

It was a year like no other, with major news developments seemingly every day. Here’s a snapshot of 2020, in 50 Newsday front pages.

Long Islanders we've lost in 2020

Long Island lost many beloved individuals in 2020, including community activists, public officials, first responders and educators.

LI Remembers special section

We have lost war veterans, Holocaust survivors, doctors and artists. More than 4,000 Long Islanders have died of the coronavirus. Read some of their stories.

Celebrities who died in 2020

Remembering notable people we had to say goodbye to in 2020.

Notable sports deaths in 2020

The notable sports names we've lost in 2020.

New York's brightest sports stars for 2021

Ability and accomplishments obviously count, but star power is the deciding factor.

The biggest LI restaurant closures of 2020

The year saw the shuttering of several eateries as restaurants faced mounting challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Our top LI restaurant experiences of 2020

It was a tough year for restaurants, which still delivered great dishes and pivoted to outdoor dining experiences.

Matt Davies' cartoons of the year

As 2020 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the images from cartoonist Matt Davies that best define the year that was.

From major court cases to new supermarkets, what Long Islanders can expect in 2021

From the challenges facing businesses, schools and police departments to political changes, planned openings, major court cases and the fight against the coronavirus, here's a preview.