See the best photos of the year by Newsday photographer Steve Pfost.

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The northern lights on Nov. 12 above Patchogue gave an image of the other-worldly red glow of the aurora borealis.

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Incumbent Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman celebrates victory at Nassau GOP headquarters at Coral House in Baldwin Nov. 4.

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Firefighters battle a wildfire in Westhampton Beach March 8.

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Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino addresses attendees at a Nassau County GOP "Rock the Vote" event at Plattduetsche Park in Franklin Square Oct. 29.

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The ocean churn caused as Hurricane Erin marched up the Eastern Seaboard Aug. 21 attracted onlookers at Smith Point Beach in Shirley.

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Marissa Stewart prepares for a race at Riverhead Raceway in Calverton July 19.

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