A woman who jumped into a Long Island canal in an effort to save her runaway dog ended up needing help herself to escape the frigid waters.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this year celebrated on Jan. 20, was established as a holiday in 1983 to honor the legacy of the civil rights leader. Organizations across Long Island are offering opportunities for learning and service. Please call or email to confirm events.

There's a chill in the air, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside. Browse our guide to Long Island's outdoor activities this winter, from ice skating to sledding. Call ahead to make sure these spots are open, as many are weather dependent.

Blade, known for its helicopter services to New York’s major airports, is expanding its routes to include daily $95 commuter flights.

Long Island environmentalists offered mixed reviews of Lee Zeldin's answers during his Senate confirmation hearing for EPA administrator.

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include comedy shows, themed concerts and more. Calling all Pink Floyd fans. Prepare to rock out with some lasers at this spectacular event. Coming to the Westbury Music Fair, get the chance to listen to original recordings of Pink Floyd’s hits with a light show you won’t soon forget.

MS-13 gang member Jairo Saenz pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing seven people in separate attacks on Long Island.

Francis Buckheit, who was charged with raping and kidnapping a 14-year-old girl by cops, has now been indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury, prosecutors said.

Let’s fight for the funding we deserve, fix the roads we rely on, and restore the infrastructure that connects us to one another and the future.

From near and far, Long Island is coming together to help the lives of complete strangers in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, pitching in with animal rescues and crucial donations.

MassDEP granted Boston a key license to rebuild the Long Island Bridge, where the city plans to build a public health campus. Quincy vowed to appeal.

The Long Island Bridge was demolished in 2015 a year after deemed unsafe. Public health services on Long Island ceased when the bridge was shutdown.