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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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Former NY Islanders owner Charles B. Wang dies at 74
Former NY Islanders owner Charles B. Wang dies at 74
Former Islanders owner Charles B. Wang has died.
Former Islanders owner Charles B. Wang has died.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Motorcycle, tanker collision closes Sunrise Highway for hours
Motorcycle, tanker collision closes Sunrise Highway for hours
A crash closed Sunrise Highway in Bellmore for hours on Sunday.
A crash closed Sunrise Highway in Bellmore for hours on Sunday.
Rally calls on state Senate majority leader to take action on gun violence
Rally calls on state Senate majority leader to take action on gun violence
Long Island residents and a local state Senate candidate called on the Senate majority leader to take action on gun violence Sunday.
Long Island residents and a local state Senate candidate called on the Senate majority leader to take action on gun violence Sunday.
Gubernatorial candidate Molinaro slams Gov. Cuomo during LI visit
Gubernatorial candidate Molinaro slams Gov. Cuomo during LI visit
Republican gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro visited Long Island Sunday.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro visited Long Island Sunday.
Business Briefs: MIT, Blake Lively, VR art
Business Briefs: MIT, Blake Lively, VR art
Business Briefs: MIT, Blake Lively, VR art
Business Briefs: MIT, Blake Lively, VR art
MIT says they will be opening a new school devoted to technology.
MIT says they will be opening a new school devoted to technology.
Newsday: Study recommends $45 round-trip fare to Manhattan
Newsday: Study recommends $45 round-trip fare to Manhattan
Newsday: Study recommends $45 round-trip fare to Manhattan
Newsday: Study recommends $45 round-trip fare to Manhattan
The ferry service that is set to shuttle passengers from Glen Cove to Manhattan could cost commuters more than anticipated.
The ferry service that is set to shuttle passengers from Glen Cove to Manhattan could cost commuters more than anticipated.
Tens of thousands walk to find breast cancer cure at Jones Beach
Tens of thousands walk to find breast cancer cure at Jones Beach
Tens of thousands of people walked to find a cure for breast cancer Sunday at Jones Beach.
Tens of thousands of people walked to find a cure for breast cancer Sunday at Jones Beach.
Children of fallen FDNY hero from LI to appear on 'Shark Tank'
Children of fallen FDNY hero from LI to appear on 'Shark Tank'
Three Long Island siblings are heading into the Shark Tank tonight to try and make their late father's dream come true.
Three Long Island siblings are heading into the Shark Tank tonight to try and make their late father's dream come true.
Poll: National Reptile Awareness Day
Poll: National Reptile Awareness Day
Today is National Reptile Awareness Day. What's your favorite reptile?
Today is National Reptile Awareness Day. What's your favorite reptile?
Today is National Reptile Awareness Day. What's your favorite reptile?
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Dog Day Fridays for October 19
Dog Day Fridays for October 19
Olive weighs in at 67 pounds, but she is incredibly gentle in all her ways and when on walks, and would do well in many types of homes.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Bideawee. The shelter is located at 118 Old Country Road in Westhampton. Their phone number is 631-684-0079.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Bideawee. The shelter is located at 118 Old Country Road in Westhampton. Their phone number is 631-684-0079.
Sights and scenes from the 2018 Oyster Fest
Sights and scenes from the 2018 Oyster Fest
Sights and scenes from the 2018 Oyster Fest in Oyster Bay on Oct. 13, 2018.
Sights and scenes from the 2018 Oyster Fest in Oyster Bay on Oct. 13, 2018.
Just Married on Long Island
Just Married on Long Island
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Dog Day Fridays for October 12
Dog Day Fridays for October 12
Monkey is approximately 2 years old. He a super sweet, loving timid dog and would be best as an only dog. He was found on the side of a road and unable to move due to a broken pelvis. He was starving and had lost much of his hair.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ruff House Rescue. The shelter is located in Island Park. Their phone number is (516) 960-6388.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ruff House Rescue. The shelter is located in Island Park. Their phone number is (516) 960-6388.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Your 2018 Long Island Halloween Costumes
Your 2018 Long Island Halloween Costumes
Share your Halloween photo!
Share your Halloween photo!
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them! Don't forget to share your kids' and pets' costumes too!
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them! Don't forget to share your kids' and pets' costumes too!
Insta Island
Insta Island
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LIFallFun.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LIFallFun.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
What's Cooking Photos
What's Cooking Photos
Chef Rob, of Uncle Giuseppe's, adds a little clarified butter, fresh herbs, some olive oil and, of course, salt and pepper, to season the steak. Add some roasted potatoes and sauteed broccoli rabe and some white wine to complete your perfect summer meal.
Each week, News 12's Lily Stolzberg heads into the kitchen with a different chef to cook up some delicious meals.
Each week, News 12's Lily Stolzberg heads into the kitchen with a different chef to cook up some delicious meals.
2018 #FallFunPics
2018 #FallFunPics
Send us your #LIFallFun photos!
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 #LIFallFun 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 #LIFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
