Best photos from Newsday photographer Thomas A. Ferrara

Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago Aug. 19.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, from New York, takes the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19.

Gia Compton, a delegate from Georgia, at Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 10.

President Joe Biden is embraced by Vice President Kamala Harris on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19.

Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz fist bumps people in the crowd on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19.

President Joe Biden takes the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19.

The New York delegation on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 20.

Delegates celebrate on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 20.

Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates her nomination as presidential candidate with, from left, her husband, Douglas Emhoff, her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and his wife, Gwen Walz, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.

Delegates celebrate on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.

Delegates celebrate on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 20.

Delegates celebrate on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.

Wantagh High School senior Joe Clem wins the 131-pound Division I state wrestling championship before a crowd of more than 7,000 at MVP Arena in Albany Feb. 24 .

Fans cheer their wrestlers at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) championship at MVP Arena in Albany Feb. 23.

Wantagh High School's Jesse Vanorden, left, in the 152-pound Division I semifinal match against Griffin LaPlante, of upstate St. Francis High School, at the state wrestling championship in Albany Feb. 24.

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez, of Long Beach, prepares to wrestle in the 108-pound Division 1 quarterfinal match at the 2024 NYSPHSAA wrestling championship in Albany Feb. 23.

Aidan Donohue, of Rocky Point, competes against Gregory Walpole, of Long Beach, in the Division 1 116-pound quarterfinal match at the 2024 NYSPHSAA wrestling championship in Albany Feb. 23.

Joe Clem, of Wantagh, wins against Samson McKissick-Staley in the 131-pound Division I final match at the 2024 NYSPHSAA wrestling championship in Albany Feb. 24.

Wrestlers participate in ceremonies at the 2024 NYSPHSAA wrestling championship in Albany Feb. 24.

Wantagh's Joe Clem celebrates his win in the 131=pound Division I final match at the 2024 NYSPHSAA wrestling championship in Albany Feb. 24.

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their victory over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, sending them to the World Series, at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 20.

Mets outfielder Jesse Winker in the dugout in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the NLCS against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

The Dodgers celebrate their victory over the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

From left: Mets outfielder Harrison Bader, outfielder Starling Marte and pitcher José Buttó after the Mets lost the NLCS Game 6 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

The Dodgers celebrate their victory over the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga during Game 6 of the NLCS against the Dodgers at in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman celebrates with shortstop Mookie Betts after a third inning homer during Game 6 of the NLCS against the Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso after fouling a ball off his foot during Game 6 of the NLCS against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

Mets outfielder Jesse Winker after the Mets' loss to the Dodgers in the NLCS in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

The Mets' Ryne Stanek delivers a pitch during Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Oct. 14.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo makes a catch off Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Dodgers World Series MVP Freddie Freeman celebrates with his teammates after their win at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 31.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge connects on a two-run homer in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Oct. 17.

Pro-Israeli protestors face off with pro-Palestinian protestors over the Israel-Hamas war in Cedarhurst on March 12.

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates his walk-off home run in the 10th inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Oct. 25 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

A Yankees fan interferes with Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts as he tries to make a catch during Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil grabs a high throw as Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor steals second base in Game 6 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20.

Jazz musician Matt Godfrey performs during an open jam session at the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook on June 26.

The Yankees celebrate their American League Division Series victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 10.

Yankees outfielders Alex Verdugo and Aaron Judge try to get a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians first baseman David Fry during Game 5 of the ALCS in Cleveland on Oct. 19.

Juan Soto knocks out a game-winning three-run home run in the 10th inning for the Yankees during the ALCS game against the Cleveland Guardians on Oct. 19.

Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver and catcher Austin Wells celebrate their ALCS victory against the Cleveland Guardians on Oct. 19.

Jazz musician Tom Manuel, president and founder of the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, performs June 26 at an open jam session there.

New York Met Jose Iglesias beats the tag and slides home safe past Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz at Citi Field on July 10.

Jazz musician David Godfrey performs at the open jam session at the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook on June 26.

Rachel Epstein and her dance instructor, Eran Polat, strike a pose while dancing the tango in her Roslyn home on May 15.

Jazz musician Matt Godfrey performs at an open jam session at the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook on June 26.

Umpire Jonathan Parra holds back Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil after Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins slams into him during the home opener at Citi Field in Queens on March 29.

A view of the solar eclipse over Melville on April 8.

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil gets out Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins during the Mets home opener against the at Citi Field on March 29.

Jose Iglesias, of the Mets, beats the tag and slides home safe past catcher Keibert Ruiz, of the Nationals, in a game at Citi Field on July 10.

Yankees catcher Jose Trevino is caught in a rundown during Game 3 of the ALCS against the Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Oct. 17.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, kneeling, and Jesse Winker after Winker scores in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Oct. 14.

Matty “DJ Matty Ice” Giaquinto spins at Elsie Lane Wing House in Huntington on Sept. 4.

Joe DiLegge, of Bay Shore, dances with the New York Mets' new dance team, The Queens Crew, on the plaza at Citi Field in Queens before the Mets' home opener on March 29.

Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel protestors face off over the Israel-Hamas war in Cedarhurst on March 12.

Yankee Aaron Judge celebrates his team's ALCS victory over the Cleveland Guardians with fans in Cleveland on Oct. 19.

Joe Pecoraro, left, co-founder of Long Island Glass, demonstrates glassblowing to Brian Plona, of Rocky Point, during a class at his Holtsville studio on Jan. 25.

A student stands in the spotlight playing saxophone during the 2024 NYSPHSAA wrestling championship ceremonies at the MVP Arena in Albany on Feb. 24.