Newsday photographers capture images telling the stories of the people and places of Long Island. Here are some of the most compelling photos.

Credit: Howard Schnapp

Read Pasha, Port Washington, plays with Paris he Husky at Garvies Point on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Glen Cove.

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American tennis superstar Serena Williams working on her serves while training in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Thursday Aug. 25, 2022. Serena Williams saying farewell during her final attempt for her 24th grand slam American tennis superstar Serena Williams working out in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Thursday Aug. 25, 2022. Serena Williams saying farewell during her final attempt for her 24th grand slam

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Paige Theroux, 6, left, and friend Allen Drizis, 6, both of Lindenhurst, cool off at Tanner Park in Amityville, Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

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Jaxon Thomas, 2, of St. James, cools off at Tanner Park in Amityville with his family, Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

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Roy Isaac, The United Fitness Squad, trains Josephine DeFranco, Franklin Square, at Cow Meadow Park on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 in Freeport.

Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin

Brothers Jayden, left, and Nickolas Abrego, laugh with glee on a swing in the playground at Eisenhower Park.

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Massapequa Coast / Metro Pitcher Joey Lionetti throws in the first inning of his game against Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Players from Massapequa Coast / Metro Little League dance with “Dugout” the Little League mascot before the start of their game against Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Players from Massapequa Coast / Metro Little League tip their caps to the crowd before the start of their game against Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Dejected players from Massapequa Coast / Metro Little League on the field after their loss to Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic’s Chase Link celebrates as he comes home after knocking a 3 run home run off of Massapequa Coast / Metro Pitcher Joey Lionetti in the 3rd inning of their game in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Mid-Atlantic’s Chase Link celebrates as he rounds the bases and Massapequa Coast / Metro Pitcher Joey Lionetti reacts after giving up a three run home run in the 3rd inning of his game against Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Massapequa Coast / Metro Danny Fregara can’t beat the tag and is out at third during his game against Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic’s in the second inning of their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Massapequa Coast / Metro Pitcher Joey Lionetti throws in the first inning of his game against Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Massapequa Coast / Metro Anthony Badagliacca makes the play in there second inning of his game against Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Islip town historian George Munkenbeck at his office in Islip Wednesday Aug. 10, 2022 Newsday high school sports reporter Greg Sarra on the campus of East Islip High School Wednesday Aug. 10, 2022.

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President Joe Biden hugs Robert Biden II, his grandson, inside the East Room of the White House after Biden signed Burn Pit Bill on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

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President Joe Biden looks at Brille Robinson, daughter of Sgt. 1st Class Heath Robison, who died in 2020 of cancer related to Burn Pits, after signing Burn Pit bill in name of Heath in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin

Bryce Hinnant, 6, of Queens, plays in the water at Shipwreck Cove Splash Park on a very hot summers day, August 9, 2022 in Bay Shore, NY. He is visiting his grandmother in Bay Shore.

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Lisa Epstein at Jones Beach, Monday Aug. 8, 2022. Beachgoers were urged to stay out of ocean because of a high risk of potentially deadly rip currents.

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Dozens of clams are readied for the clam eating contest at Peter's Clam Bar on Long Beach Road ion Island Park with proceeds benefitting 7 month old baby Cooper who is afflicted with a rare cancer, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022.

Credit: Jeff Bachner

Phil Kraese, who took third place, competes in the clam eating contest at Peter's Clam Bar on Long Beach Road ion Island Park with proceeds benefitting 7 month old baby Cooper who is afflicted with a rare cancer, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022.

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Massapequa Coast / Metro manager Roland Clark makes a pitching change game against Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

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Austin Brodmerkel, and Theresa Travers, both of West Islip paddle their way through the waters of Stony Brook Harbor on kayaks on the afternoon of August 15, 2022

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On a hot afternoon at Sprofera Park in Nesconset, on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, Aiden Pisano, 5, gets some help from his dad, Michael Pisano, of Nesconset, as the pair worked to get Aiden ready for joining the local T-ball team in the fall.

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Copiague resident floating his kite in the summer breeze in the afternoon light at Tanner Park in Copiague Tuesday Aug. 2, 2022Features Tuesday Aug. 2, 2022

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Dr. Sheetal Desai of East Meadow, left, at India Day Parade of Long Island, August 7, 2022 in Hicksville, NY. Prachi Tehlan -Grand Marshal is a TV and film actress, she made her acting debut in Diya Aur Baati Hum on Star Plus and her Malayalam movie Mamangam with Mammootty was a superhit. Prachi is a former Indian netball and basketball player. Hundreds of people are expected to throng the parade route.

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Bollywood actress Prachi Tehlan , center, Grand Marshal of the India Day Parade of Long Island, and singer Shibani Kashyap , left, Guest of Honor, August 7, 2022 in Hicksville, NY. Prachi Tehlan made her acting debut in Diya Aur Baati Hum on Star Plus and her Malayalam movie Mamangam with Mammootty was a superhit. Prachi is a former Indian netball and basketball player. Hundreds of people are expected to throng the parade route.

Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin

Manjinder Sing, center, dances at the India Day Parade of Long Island, August 7, 2022 in Hicksville, NY. Prachi Tehlan -Grand Marshal is a TV and film actress, she made her acting debut in Diya Aur Baati Hum on Star Plus and her Malayalam movie Mamangam with Mammootty was a superhit. Prachi is a former Indian netball and basketball player. Hundreds of people are expected to throng the parade route.

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Beachgoers at Jones Beach, Monday Aug. 8, 2022.

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Deputy Sheriff Investigator Chris Ronca sounds off the siren for Riley Ricciardi, 7, of Coram, who sits on a Suffolk County Sheriff motorcycle during the National Night Out event held at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.

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Rosalia Rodriguez 2 of New Rochelle gets wet in the surf at Long Beach as mom Sofia (L) and grandma Vincenza Madonia of Long Beach help her stay on her feet, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

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Dejected players from Massapequa Coast / Metro Little League on the field after their loss to Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball LL / Mid-Atlantic in their Little League World Series Matchup at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on August 22, 2022

Credit: John Roca

Scene on Main Street in Westhampton Beach during rainy Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.

Credit: Jeff Bachner

Julia Castillo 4 of Island Park jumps around in the fountain at Arthur Von Glahn Park on Beech Street in Long Beach, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

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Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner, left, Julian Baptiste, 4, of Amityville, center, and his mother Daphne, take on the Suffolk County Sheriff ESU members in a game of Tug-o-War during the National Night Out event held at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.

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