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.

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.

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.

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.

A Long Island man has been sentenced to 32 to 57 years in prison for sexually abusing three of his young kids over a period of 13 years.

NORTH MASSAPEQUA , Long Island (WABC) -- Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured when a car overturned on the Southern State Parkway on Sunday night. It happened on the Southern State Parkway near Exit 29 in North Massapequa shortly after 11 p.m.

Bright orange flames and thick black smoke could be seen on doorbell camera footage pouring out of a Long Island home and day care, with children inside around at the time the fire was sparked, according to officials.

Long Island is getting a mere 7.8% of the state’s next annual transportation budget — a third of what it typically nets — and local pols and trade groups are crying foul.

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.