Five Towns Patch

The theft of the car part is on the rise everywhere. trib.al/oNKfwxB

Real estate sources told Long Island Business News that the property traded for $16.2 million earlier this month. trib.al/7JF65mF

The team from Long Island is facing its first challenger in the series tonight at 7 p.m. trib.al/2SaMSuQ

Here are some fun activities to check out this weekend on Long Island. trib.al/IAZpBo8

Here's what you need to know about the 3-day event. trib.al/aNRgwdV

Suffolk detectives "believe one or both died from self-inflicted injuries," police say. trib.al/0ydWKpv

Good morning, Long Island! Here's what you need to know before leaving for your Friday morning commute. trib.al/f7ZppfP

Lew Wiener, who has cancer, says his girls taught him how to live. "That night defined a tragic ending— but our lives are defined by joy." trib.al/PtG2KBV

She was involved in a North Haven crash with the children, both under 15, in her vehicle, police say. trib.al/hIusABy

The illegal snake collection were given to a wildlife refuge out-of-state, DEC officials said. trib.al/R6Eve85

He lured three men with the promise of work, assaulted them and strangled at least one, Suffolk DA says. trib.al/9HKnHN6

"These drought conditions are serious and threatening." Despite pleas for help, East End residents continue excessive water use, SCWA says. trib.al/QOeoMaO

Real estate data in New York and nationwide data says that more than 65 percent of realtors are women, according to a state senator. trib.al/HDjHtSj

John Mulaney is scheduled to perform at UBS Arena on Nov. 11. trib.al/OHkOZcL

The state will expand its assistance program to include about 75,000 additional students who are pursuing a degree part-time. trib.al/5OOXqVl

Outgoing president Elaine Gross was a guest on Thursday's "Patch AM." trib.al/Ufff3AQ

With technology as an education tool, parents should be more diligent than ever in safeguarding privacy, said the NYS Secretary of State. trib.al/me4wOVO

The Take 5 ticket is worth more than $37,000. trib.al/8GXmcrk

The study from the state examined the feasibility of water sharing between Nassau and NYC as local water is more and more contaminated. trib.al/umkg75W

Police are asking people to come forward with information after they say a Hempstead hit-and-run left a man in critical condition. trib.al/fDLGBuv