<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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Car buyer Jeff Dietz of Bay Shore assesses impounded cars that will be auctioned Saturday at the Suffolk police impound lot in Westhampton. "Everybody's looking for a bargain," he says.

'This car's been hit before': Buyer previews cars at police auction lot

The father of a 14-year-old girl was "infuriated" by a video he says shows his daughter being attacked March 17 by other students at Central Islip Senior High School. The school district says the safety of its students is "a paramount obligation." NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My daughter didn't have any help,' Ezra Hoyte says

Some Long Island educators negotiate their disciplinary penalties in private, brokering deals with their school districts with nearly no public disclosure, a Newsday investigation found.

Confidential agreements made by LI school districts

The shooting in Nashville and recent incidents at schools on Long Island have left parents on edge. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports on security measures being taken at schools on Long Island.

Security measures being taken at schools on Long Island

Five offshore wind farms are slated for construction off Montauk Point and Long Beach. Experts discuss what LIers need to know about them.

Wind farms off LI: What's the impact?

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The decade-slong trend of people leaving Long Island is part of a broader trend of New Yorkers leaving the state in pursuit of an affordable place to live, experts say. 

Data: 'Domestic out-migrants' driving exodus

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The eight-story tower, which can hold 27 vehicles and "dispense" cars to customers, is the first in the state.

Carvana opens 'car vending machine' in Uniondale 

Prosecutors said Brian Sloan was driving a department-issued pickup Dec. 23 on Patchogue Yaphank Road in Patchogue when he ran a red light and crashed into a sedan turning left. Sloan sped away from the crash that injured the driver and totaled the car, prosecutors said.

Suffolk sheriff's mechanic left accident scene, lied about it on police report, indictment says

A deaf patient alleged that a Massapequa clinic refused her request for an American Sign Language interpreter, as required by law, officials said.

Feds: Clinic to provide aid for deaf patients

Check out the list of 120 vehicles up for auction and learn about the process, which includes warnings to potential buyers.

Suffolk police vehicle auction: What you need to know before bidding starts Saturday

The New York Civil Liberties Union previously called the creation of such a bureau a "misguided local attempt to roll back recent reforms."

In Oyster Bay, code matters soon can bypass court for new bureau 

The move comes after a 17-year-old girl smuggled a box cutter into the high school underneath a laptop in her backpack, eluding detection by scanning equipment.

Superintendent: Security boosted at Uniondale High after student slashing

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Wyandanch's Milton L. Olive Middle School has improved and risen off the state's low-performance list to the equivalant of good standing.

'Our scholars ... want to show you they can do it'

A male student was stabbed in the leg after a hallway altercation with another student in Lindenhurst Middle School Monday that triggered a lockdown lifted about 90 minutes later, Suffolk police said. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It was a normal day in school like normal and then everything changed' 

When depression gripped Kenny Garcia's life, he sought relief in boxing. Learn how he fought back with the help of a trainer at the Westbury Boxing Gym.

'Boxing saved my life'

A Siena poll found that 45%  of voters statewide support Gov. Kathy Hochul's housing plan while 37% oppose it. Ninety percent of voters said affordable housing is a serious problem. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Siena poll: 90% say affordable housing in NY a serious concern

The number of ghost guns — unlicensed, unregistered, untrraceable firearms — recovered in the state has tripled over the last three years. Long Island law enforcement officials spoke with NewsdayTV's Steve Langford about the issue.

Ghost guns on the rise on Long Island

Family and friends gathered in Manorville to celebrate the 80th birthday of Victor Tastrom, a retired court officer, Vietnam veteran and widower who lost his wife to COVID-19.

A surprise he'll never forget

Nassau and Suffolk have made some of the largest payouts to employees for their unused sick and vacation days. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler discuss.  

Large payouts to Nassau, Suffolk employees have experts worried 

Since announcing it wants to build a casino in Uniondale, Sands New York has sponsored a range of local programs, including a soccer clinic with former superstar David Beckham. Critics say Sands is trying to buy community support. Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy discusses with NewsdayTV anchor Ken Buffa.

Sands New York, casino hopeful, hosts high-profile events in Nassau

Eugene Elizabeth Earle of North Amityville celebrates her 107th birthday at the home that she shares with her daughter.

'She has a very strong will,' says daughter of 107-year-old

Long Island officials announced on Friday the implementation of the Blue Alert System, which will have "all eyes and ears out on the streets" looking for suspects who commit violence against law enforcement officers. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Blue Alert system launched to help search for assailants of police officers

Suffolk County police announced Daniel Forsberg of Sayville was charged with allegedly possessing more than 100 images of child pornography, NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Police: Cache of child porn in Sayville

The introduction of a water reuse action plan for Long Island has been announced by Seatuck Environmental Association hosting the annoucment was Great Neck Water Pollution Control District. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

A plan for reusing water on LI

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