Great Neck Patch

The theft of the car part is on the rise everywhere. trib.al/hP73lJM

Real estate sources told Long Island Business News that the property traded for $16.2 million earlier this month. trib.al/PDQ4bC2

The Town of North Hempstead recently recognized students of Sitan Tai Chi for their success. They brought home a total of 132 medals. trib.al/FOasBrl

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

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

Here's what you need to know about the 3-day event. trib.al/x5M26jd

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

Good morning, Long Island! Here's what you need to know before leaving for your Friday morning commute. trib.al/A46W8sr

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/Nntlb5Z

Also: Lottery winner / Grossinger's fire / DWI crash with 2 kids: PD / Back-to-school scams / Hate crimes / Woman Stole $4M: Feds / Snakes trib.al/ybJe3Eg

She was involved in a North Haven crash with the children, both under 15, in her vehicle, police say. trib.al/dmybF70

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

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

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/UQ3DH2o

"These drought conditions are serious and threatening." Despite pleas for help, East End residents continue excessive water use, SCWA says. trib.al/nR98SDe

John Mulaney is scheduled to perform at UBS Arena on Nov. 11. trib.al/S6utQBL

The state will expand its assistance program to include about 75,000 additional students who are pursuing a degree part-time. trib.al/V1yUMFf

Outgoing president Elaine Gross was a guest on Thursday's "Patch AM." trib.al/uJm9ZzZ

With technology as an education tool, parents should be more diligent than ever in safeguarding privacy, said the NYS Secretary of State. trib.al/1faOQD2

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/7AHkhAG