Top photos from around LI, NYC from July 2020

Mercy Alfaro, 8, of Queens stays cool Monday July 27, 2020 at the Jones Beach West Bathhouse pool.

Demi Aggelatos, 7, from Mineola keep cool in the Peconic Bay during a visit to Orient Beach State Park in Orient on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Amanda Ruszczycki, 23, from the Bronx splashes around in the Peconic Bay at Orient Beach State Park in Orient on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Clamming in the bay in East Marion on Monday, July 27, 2020.

4 year-old Hope Flores and her sister Kayla, 9 of Forest Hills stay cool Monday July 27, 2020 at the Jones Beach West Bathhouse pool.

People stay cool as a rainbow forms in the fountain at Washington Square Park in Manhattan Monday, July 27, 2020, as temperatures were near the mid 90's as a heat wave is underway in the region.

Taha Medina and her son Jude, 4, from Howard Beach visit Orient Beach State Park in Orient on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Holtsville's Christina Braun and her boyfriend of 11 years, Steven Urso, cool off with their pit bill boxer Rylee in the water at Corey Beach on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Crowds try to cool off at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 26, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Today is the first of a three day heat wave, over 90 degrees temperature and humidity, and the second heat wave of the month of July.

People hit the beach during the heatwave as temps hit a real feel of close to 105 in Long Beach on Monday July 17, 2020.

People hit the beach during the heatwave as temps hit a real feel of close to 105 in Long Beach on Monday July 17, 2020.

Robert and Gail Foldes of North Bellmore are helped out of their kayak at the dock by employees of Atlantic Outfitters in Port Washington on the afternoon of July 12, 2020.

Customers and an employee of Ralph's Italian Ices seen wearing masks on Main Street in Bay Shore on Sunday, July 26, 2020, a

Crowds try to cool off at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 26, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Today is the first of a three day heat wave, over 90 degrees temperature and humidity, and the second heat wave of the month of July.

Jimmy Caruso, of Seaford, plays in the pool with his granddaughter Valentina Eltan, 3, in Bellmore on a hot summer day July 20, 2020.

Crowds try to cool off at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 26, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Today is the first of a three day heat wave, over 90 degrees temperature and humidity, and the second heat wave of the month of July.

People hit the beach during the heatwave as temps hit a real feel of close to 105 in Long Beach on Monday July 17, 2020.

A man wearing a mask getting a kiss from a woman while on the boardwalk at Long Beach Tuesday July 21, 2020.

Nassau County Police investigate the report of a shooting at the Americana Manhasset Mall in Manhasset, Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Crowds try to cool off at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 26, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Today is the first of a three day heat wave, over 90 degrees temperature and humidity, and the second heat wave of the month of July.

Crowds try to cool off at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 26, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Today is the first of a three day heat wave, over 90 degrees temperature and humidity, and the second heat wave of the month of July.

Crowds try to cool off at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 26, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Today is the first of a three day heat wave, over 90 degrees temperature and humidity, and the second heat wave of the month of July.

A man wearing a mask walks from Hi-Klass Barber Shop along Broadway (Route 110) in Amityville, Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Jeff Bracy, 12, of East Northport, cools off in the water at field 4 at Robert Moses State Park in West Islip on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Bracy's parents said they came to the beach early to ensure they got it before it was full.

Pedal boaters take to the water at Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon Monday, July 20, 2020.

Javier Thom, 18, of Brooklyn, gets buried in the sand by his siblings at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 26, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Today is the first of a three day heat wave, over 90 degrees temperature and humidity, and the second heat wave of the month of July.

People hit the beach during the heatwave as temps hit a real feel of close to 105 in Long Beach on Monday July 17, 2020.

A man wearing a mask sits for a hair cut inside Hi-Klass Barber Shop along Broadway (Route 110) in Amityville, Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Olga Bodden of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn watches as her daughter Milana 2 cools off in the water at Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, July 26, 2020.

Robert Olson of Lake Ronkonkoma lays in the shade while taking a break from cycling at Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon Monday, July 20, 2020.

Rick Hendrick is one of many in a large crowd supporting the police lives matter gathering in Eisenhower Memorial Park in East Meadow as part of a rally speak up for the men in blue Saturday July 25, 2020

Cynthia Bueno, 7, of Westbury, with her Godfather Luis Benitez at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 26, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Today is the first of a three day heat wave, over 90 degrees temperature and humidity, and the second heat wave of the month of July.

These are some of the aircrafts seen at the The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale Wednesday July 22, 2020. The museum will open it door on Aug ! in

90 year-old Gita Shorr is welcomed back home at The Bristal Assisted Living at East Northport after more than two months of battling COVID-19, Thursday July 23, 2020. Mrs. Shorr survived more than three years in Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camps and is now a survivor of COVID-19.

People supporting police lives matter marching into Eisenhower Memorial Park in East Meadow to be a part of a rally Saturday July 25, 2020

Friends gather under a canopy to celebrate Mellissa Miller's 26th birthday with a painting party in Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, July 26, 2020.

Khloe Williams, 6, of Baldwin, swims in Bellmore on a hot summer day July 20, 2020.

Long Beach lifeguards (left to right) Brendan Stark, Chris Russo, and Alec Chasin stand watch over the water from their chair as people hit the beach during the heatwave as temps hit a real feel of close to 105 in Long Beach on Monday July 17, 2020.

Big crowds at Jones Beach on during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Crowding and lack of social distancing as many people flock to the beach in the 90 degree temperature,..

Big crowds at Jones Beach on during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Crowding and lack of social distancing as many people flock to the beach in the 90 degree temperature,..

A man wears a face mask at Jones Beach at the waters edge during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Crowding and lack of social distancing as many people flock to the beach in the 90 degree temperature,..

Black Lives Matter protestor is arrested as they clash with NYPD and Blue Lives Matter during a rally at Crocheron Park on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Bayside.....

Town of Hempstead residents in search of summer respite head to the Veterans Memorial Pool in East Meadow, July 19, 2020. While all of the town's beaches have closed by midday due to reaching capacity, Town Supervisor Don Clavin encourages residents to find alternatives to cool off at some of the many pools throughout the town.

Big crowds at Jones Beach on during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Crowding and lack of social distancing as many people flock to the beach in the 90 degree temperature,..

Big crowds at Jones Beach on during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Crowding and lack of social distancing as many people flock to the beach in the 90 degree temperature,..

Protestors March against racism and police brutality on Broadway in Amityville on on the afternoon of July 5, 2020

Franki Sperandio, 15, of Westchester, does a flip at Jones Beach on during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Crowding and lack of social distancing as many people flock to the beach in the 90 degree temperature,..

Big crowds at Jones Beach on during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Crowding and lack of social distancing as many people flock to the beach in the 90 degree temperature,..

People wears mask on the boardwalk at Jones Beach during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Crowding and lack of social distancing as many people flock to the beach in the 90 degree temperature,..

Black Lives Matter protestors clash with NYPD and Blue Lives Matter during a rally at Crocheron Park on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Bayside...

Josslyn Esteves, 8, of Central Islip, was among the children who attended a Black Lives Matter children's demonstration on Carleton Avenue and Research Place in Central Islip on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

NYPD Blue Lives Matter supporters rally outside the 111th precinct on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Bayside.....

Black Live Matter protester Richard Jerrick, of Amityville, has his hand kissed by a pro-police supporter outside Babylon Town Hall on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Two protesters were arrested earlier when they clashed with pro-police supporters. Jerrick pleaded for a hug from the pro-police supporter who hugged him and kissed his hand...

Black Lives Matter protestors clash with NYPD and Blue Lives Matter during a rally at Crocheron Park on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Bayside...

East Meadow resident Marie Lindor plays water games with her two daughters Milie (L foreground), 9, Zoey (L background), and newphew, Logan Labidou, (R) as Town of Hempstead residents in search of summer respite head to the Veterans Memorial Pool in East Meadow, July 19, 2020. While all of the town's beaches have closed by midday due to reaching capacity, Town Supervisor Don Clavin encourages residents to find alternatives to cool off at some of the many pools throughout the town.

Protesters march through Freeport for racial justice on July 12, 2020.

Window art at Opulence Wellness Spa in Babylon depicts a masked masseuse Thursday, July 16, 2020.

First Precinct Suffolk County police officer Patricia Torres, hugs her son Dan, 11, after a final walkout out of the First Precinct in West Babylon on Monday, July 6, 2020. Torres' son Nicholas, 8. is seen holding flowers, left.

A Black Live Matter protester clashes with a plainclothese officer outside Babylon Town Hall on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Two protesters were arrested earlier when they clashed with pro-police supporters.

Black Live Matter protesters march in the intersection of Suffolk Avenue and Route 111 in Central Islip on Sunday, July 12, 2020, where they protested against police brutality.

People arrive at Sunken Meadow in Kings Park wearing masks on Sunday.

Black Live Matter protesters at the intersection of Suffolk Avenue and Route 111 in Central Islip on Sunday, July 12, 2020, where they protested against police brutality.

USA boxing coach Jizzixious Bishop helping his student Malachi Warner, 12, with his moves outside Lincoln Park in Hempstead.

NYPD Blue Lives Matter supporters rally at Crocheron Park on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Bayside.....

The New York Yankees' Pitcher Clarke Schmidt #86 pitching in a inter team game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Saturday July 11, 2020

Kenny Chunilal of Brentwood, puts on a jump to make his wife Patty, laugh, at Sunken Meadow in Kings Park on Sunday, July 19, 2020.

People sunbathe next to their car sitting on beach chairs on the side of the road The Meadowbrook Parkway during a heat wave, July 19, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. Temperature..is 90 degree.

Atira Hall, 12, draws on the sidewalk at Elmont Road Park Friday evening in a "Chalk the Walk for Breonna Taylor" event.

USA boxing coach Jizzixious Bishop coaching a new generation of boxers outside Lincoln Park in Hempstead. (L/R) are Stephen Love, 11, Justin Ivette, 6, and Kaelan Cutile,11.

People enjoy the warm and sunny day on kayak's on the Peconic Bay in Riverhead on Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Protesters rally in front of Oyster Bay Town hall against police brutality on July 11, 2020.

Keith & Marita Okrosy of Hempstead bring their son Liam to an outside Neighborhood Mass at The Cathedral of the Incarnation, July 12, 2020 in Garden City, N.Y. Masks and social distancing are required at the first in-person mass held since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Personal trainer Michael Carrozza, of East Quogue, keeps a close eye on client, Susan Kosinski, also of East Quogue, as she exercises her arms and back with stretch bands during her weekly work out with at the East Quogue Village Green on Friday, July 10, 2020. Kosinski has been meeting with Carrozza once a week since her gym was closed due to the corona virus.

Manuel and Frieda Santiago, of Huntington, go for a stroll at Heckscher Park in Huntington with Leilani, 2, and Gabriella, 3, on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

By foot and by bike, people stroll along the pier at Port Jefferson's Harborfront Park on a hot and muggy Thursday afternoon, July 9, 2020.

Cousins John Smithe of Bayside, 13, left, and Lyla Smithe of Port Washington, 13, play Kadima at Jones Beach State Park Monday, July 6, 2020.

A lifeguard keeps watch over bathers as clouds roll in at Jones Beach State Park Monday, July 6, 2020.

Fred Shwom, 74, of Lynnbrook, wears a mask during a visit to the Long Beach boardwalk on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

New York Mets pitcher Jeurys Familia during a baseball workout at Citi Field in New York, Friday, July 3, 2020.

Damon Evans of Jamaica, moved to NYC from Long Island, July 2, 2020 in Jamaica, N.Y. He didnÕt let coronavirus stop him from leaving the suburbs to move to the city. He performs in drag, here in one of his wigs.

Andre Bennett of Central Slip, center, plays Spike Ball with friends Christian Malave of Central Slip, back, and Dan Howling of Coram, right, enjoying the holiday at Jones Beach on the 4th of July, July 4, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. ..The weather is hot in the high 80Õs so people can cool off in the surf.

Shoppers and a store clerk wore masks last month at Wedding Warehouse in Bohemia before the store's permanent closure, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beachgoers enjoy Jones Beach, in Wantagh, on the Fourth of July, Saturday, July 4, 2020.

People enjoying the holiday at Jones Beach on the 4th of July, July 4, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. ..The weather is hot in the high 80Õs so people can cool off in the surf.

Nathan Ban, 5, Old Westbury enjoy the splash park at the Cantiague Park Pool on Friday, July 3, 2020 in Hicksville...

Michelle McDonald, of Rockville Centre, plays in the sand with her son Kevin, 9 Months, and daughter Mikaela, 4, as beachgoers enjoy Jones Beach, in Wantagh, on the Fourth of July, Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Current and former law enforcement officers and family members, outside Panico's Community Market on Terry Road in Smithtown on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The market showed their support for hosting a barbecue for them.

People enjoying the Fourth of July holiday at Jones Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Brett Friedman, Ashley Firestone and their sons Marshall, 7, and Leo, 5, of Brooklyn, hoped to have a picnic and watch the sunset at West Meadow Beach in Setauket on Friday evening, July 3, 2020 but instead found ominous clouds on the horizon. A few moments later rain started to fall and the family packed up their belongings and hurredly left. They were visiting family in East Setauket

Protesters paint a mural outside the Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Saturday, July 4, 2020. A group of about 60 protesters gathered together where they ralled for Black Lives Matter.

Protestors wait outside Nassau Police headquarters for the release of fellow protestors Jeremiah Bennett and Michael Motamedian on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Mineola...

Jamell Henderson, an organizer of the protest, speaks outside Michael Bloomberg's Southampton mansion on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

By car and by foot, people came by the hundreds to the Mega Food Distribution hosted by Nassau County and Island Harvest at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale on Thursday, July 2, 2020...

New York Mets players during a baseball workout at Citi Field in New York, Friday, July 3, 2020.

Joje Castillo, 6, of the Bronx, plays ball enjoying the holiday at Jones Beach on the 4th of July, July 4, 2020 in Wantagh, N.Y. ..The weather is hot in the high 80Õs so people can cool off in the surf.

Mikayla Reyes, 11, from Port Jefferson Station, left, her sister Myla, 9, Ahna Ribaudo, 9, from Lake Grove and her sister Kyla, 10, watch the Patriot Independence Day parade in Port Jefferson on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The Port Jefferson cancelled it's annual 4th of July parade.

Zoey Danna, 8, left, Monica Lohr and Kareem Scott, 6, all from Hampton Bays, ready for a day of sun and play at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show of 2020 launches from the Empire State Building on July 4, 2020.

The roadway appears to blend seamlessly into the canvas of local artist Doug Reina as he paints in the sun by the water in Stony Brook NY. on the afternoon of July 1, 2020.

A camper filled with fireworks explodes during a news conference and demonstration at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank to emphasize the danger of fireworks, Thursday, July 2, 2020.

A Patriot Independence Day parade with motorcycles, classic cars, vintage military vehicles drive along Main Street in Port Jefferson on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The Port Jefferson cancelled it's annual 4th of July parade.

People watch the Patriot Independence Day parade in Port Jefferson on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The Port Jefferson cancelled it's annual 4th of July parade.

Protesters gathered at Rhodes School Construction Site in Hempstead to demonstrate against racial discrimination in hiring in the heart of the Black and Brown community, Thursday July 2, 2020.

Cousins, Jackson Molz, left, and Shane Sita, of Bellmore, wave as military vehicles pass by at the 4th of July Parade of the Museum of American Armor held in the Old Bethpage Village Restoration parking lot, July 4, 2020. ....Parents, Colleen and Johnny- 631-398-7615

Rmonie Davis, 5, from Bellport watches the Patriot Independence Day parade in Port Jefferson on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The Port Jefferson cancelled it's annual 4th of July parade.

A couple wearing face coverings waves the American flag as they watch the Patriot Independence Day parade along Main Street in Port Jefferson on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Port Jefferson Village cancelled it's annual 4th of July parade.