Hundreds turn out to potentially donate bone marrow to Manorville boy
Posted: Updated:More than 500 people turned out in Selden Sunday to see if they were a match to donate bone marrow to a boy not fully responding to chemotherapy.
As News 12 reported, three-year-old Nicky Mauceri was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in January.
DKMS, an organization that combats blood cancer, administered the donor tests Sunday.
Nicky's mother, Denise, says he hasn't fully responded to chemotherapy, and doctors now consider him to be high risk.
The event had such a great turnout that DKMS actually ran out of testing kits. But, DKMS Donor Recruitment Coordinator Jordan Segal says finding a match isn't easy.
"Essentially you are looking for your genetic twin," he says. "Less than one percent of people who register are actually found to be a match."
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Family wants justice after driver hits boy boarding school bus
Family wants justice after driver hits boy boarding school bus
The family of a 10-year-old boy who was hit by a car that passed his stopped school bus is demanding answers as to why the driver isn't facing any charges.
The family of a 10-year-old boy who was hit by a car that passed his stopped school bus is demanding answers as to why the driver isn't facing any charges.
Weather: Mix of sun and clouds, highs around 82 Saturday
Weather: Mix of sun and clouds, highs around 82 Saturday
Play video for the full News 12 Long Island weather forecast.
Play video for the full News 12 Long Island weather forecast.
5 candidates vie to become Oyster Bay supervisor
5 candidates vie to become Oyster Bay supervisor
There are now five candidates in the race to become supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.
There are now five candidates in the race to become supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.
Maria’s destruction reminds 95-year-old of the Great Hurricane of ‘38
Maria’s destruction reminds 95-year-old of the Great Hurricane of ‘38
Thursday marked the 79th anniversary of the 1938 hurricane that twisted its way up the Northeast shore, leaving an estimated 700 people dead and millions of damage worth of destruction in its path.
Thursday marked the 79th anniversary of the 1938 hurricane that twisted its way up the Northeast shore, leaving an estimated 700 people dead and millions of damage worth of destruction in its path.
County construction surprises Bethpage neighbors
County construction surprises Bethpage neighbors
Residents say one building was already built on the property, but they don’t know what the second one will be and what it means for their safety.
Residents say one building was already built on the property, but they don’t know what the second one will be and what it means for their safety.
Cuomo heads to Puerto Rico to survey damage
Cuomo heads to Puerto Rico to survey damage
The FDNY and NYPD have already sent specialized teams to help in the rescue and recovery.
The FDNY and NYPD have already sent specialized teams to help in the rescue and recovery.
Fall fun means traffic near North Fork farms
Fall fun means traffic near North Fork farms
Fall on Long Island means lots of family fun on the North Fork with apple and pumpkin picking, but for the residents who live there it means traffic.
Fall on Long Island means lots of family fun on the North Fork with apple and pumpkin picking, but for the residents who live there it means traffic.
2 fishermen rescued from Long Island Sound
2 fishermen rescued from Long Island Sound
According to police, Carlos Jeronimo and Wilfredo Belc were fishing off a jetty at Crab Meadow Beach in Fort Salonga.
According to police, Carlos Jeronimo and Wilfredo Belc were fishing off a jetty at Crab Meadow Beach in Fort Salonga.
GOP health bill all but dead; McCain again deals the blow
GOP health bill all but dead; McCain again deals the blow
McCain was the decisive vote against the GOP's last repeal effort, in July.
McCain was the decisive vote against the GOP's last repeal effort, in July.
Long Island Fair celebrates 175 years in Old Bethpage
Long Island Fair celebrates 175 years in Old Bethpage
LI Fair
The fair features entertainment such as a magic and puppet shows, jugglers, stilt walkers, and balloon twisters.
The fair features entertainment such as a magic and puppet shows, jugglers, stilt walkers, and balloon twisters.
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New Apple products hit the shelves
New Apple products hit the shelves
The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, as well as the updated Apple Watch and Apple TV, go on sale on Sept. 22, 2017.
The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, as well as the updated Apple Watch and Apple TV, go on sale on Sept. 22, 2017.
#FallFunPics
#FallFunPics
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #FallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? News 12 Long Island want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #FallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Photos: Food Photo Faceoff
Photos: Food Photo Faceoff
Each week a different foodie picks their favorites and then you decide!
You've seen and voted on our foodie's favorite photos. Now, News 12 Long Island wants to see your food photos! Send them to us via Twitter or Instagram with the #FoodPhotoFaceoff and we may use them on air or on News12.com!
You've seen and voted on our foodie's favorite photos. Now, News 12 Long Island wants to see your food photos! Send them to us via Twitter or Instagram with the #FoodPhotoFaceoff and we may use them on air or on News12.com!
Photos: Yoga 101
Photos: Yoga 101
Yoga is a mind body system of practices designed to balance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. The practice of yoga goes far beyond the physical if you approach it that way.
News 12's Stephanie Rose answers all your questions about how to get started in yoga!
News 12's Stephanie Rose answers all your questions about how to get started in yoga!
Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Maria made landfall as a Category 4 storm early Wednesday near Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Maria made landfall as a Category 4 storm early Wednesday near Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
Strong earthquake shakes central Mexico
Strong earthquake shakes central Mexico
Numerous buildings collapsed or suffered serious damage across central Mexico, and deaths were already being reported shortly after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Numerous buildings collapsed or suffered serious damage across central Mexico, and deaths were already being reported shortly after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Photos: 69th annual Emmy Awards
Photos: 69th annual Emmy Awards
Photos from the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards with host Stephen Colbert on Sept. 17, 2017.
Photos from the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards with host Stephen Colbert on Sept. 17, 2017.
11-year-old boy gets lawn-mowing gig at White House
11-year-old boy gets lawn-mowing gig at White House
An 11-year-old boy in khaki shorts and a red polo shirt got the lawn-mowing gig of a lifetime Friday when President Donald Trump put him to work in the Rose Garden.
An 11-year-old boy in khaki shorts and a red polo shirt got the lawn-mowing gig of a lifetime Friday when President Donald Trump put him to work in the Rose Garden.
Terror incident at London subway station
Terror incident at London subway station
A homemade bomb exploded on a packed London subway train during rush hour on Friday, leaving 18 people injured but no one seriously hurt.
A homemade bomb exploded on a packed London subway train during rush hour on Friday, leaving 18 people injured but no one seriously hurt.
60 firefighters respond to flames at Huntington auto body shop
60 firefighters respond to flames at Huntington auto body shop
About 60 firefighters from multiple departments battled flames at the Auto Fusion auto repair shop on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station.
All photos by Rick deMasi.
About 60 firefighters from multiple departments battled flames at the Auto Fusion auto repair shop on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station.
All photos by Rick deMasi.
