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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Video shows near miss between BMX rider, pickup truck
Video shows near miss between BMX rider, pickup truck
A group of young bicyclists clashed with a driver on Park Avenue in North Babylon Saturday, and the encounter was caught on video.
A group of young bicyclists clashed with a driver on Park Avenue in North Babylon Saturday, and the encounter was caught on video.
A group of young bicyclists clashed with a driver on Park Avenue in North Babylon Saturday, and the encounter was caught on video.
AAA: Fatal hit-and-run crashes on the rise in the U.S.
AAA: Fatal hit-and-run crashes on the rise in the U.S.
Fatal hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the United States, according to a recently released AAA study.
Fatal hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the United States, according to a recently released AAA study.
Fatal hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the United States, according to a recently released AAA study.
What's in the Water: Eco-friendly water treatment in Suffolk
What's in the Water: Eco-friendly water treatment in Suffolk
Suffolk County is promoting an eco-friendly water treatment device that replaces cesspools or septic tanks in an effort to help clean up Long Island's groundwater and save its bays.
Suffolk County is promoting an eco-friendly water treatment device that replaces cesspools or septic tanks in an effort to help clean up Long Island's groundwater and save its bays.
Suffolk County is promoting an eco-friendly water treatment device that replaces cesspools or septic tanks in an effort to help clean up Long Island's groundwater and save its bays.
'The real Bill Cosby': Comedian convicted of sexual assault
'The real Bill Cosby': Comedian convicted of sexual assault
Bill Cosby was convicted Thursday of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era, completing the spectacular late-in-life downfall of a comedian who broke racial barriers in Hollywood on his way to TV superstardom as
Jurors in Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial are kicking off a second day of deliberations by revisiting the testimony of a star defense witness who cast doubt on accuser Andrea Constand's credibility.
Jurors in Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial are kicking off a second day of deliberations by revisiting the testimony of a star defense witness who cast doubt on accuser Andrea Constand's credibility.
Mayfield goes 1st to begin rush to get QBs in NFL draft
Mayfield goes 1st to begin rush to get QBs in NFL draft
The Cleveland Browns' long search for a franchise quarterback has led them to Baker Mayfield - the first of four passers to be drafted in the top 10 Thursday night.
NFL draft arrives, and one general manager insists teams 'can't get too cute'.
NFL draft arrives, and one general manager insists teams 'can't get too cute'.
Report: 6K Long Islanders live with HIV, 18K more in Queens
Report: 6K Long Islanders live with HIV, 18K more in Queens
Dr. Joseph McGowan is calling for more testing and more treatment.
The number of people living with HIV in New York is now at 130,000, more than 6,000 of them on Long Island, according to newly released data from North Shore University Hospital.
The number of people living with HIV in New York is now at 130,000, more than 6,000 of them on Long Island, according to newly released data from North Shore University Hospital.
Sini eyes life sentence for fatal Valentine's Day crash
Sini eyes life sentence for fatal Valentine's Day crash
Jamel Turner was allegedly driving as fast as 154 mph when he crashed a stolen car in February.
The suspected gang member accused of causing a fiery
The suspected gang member accused of causing a fiery
Nassau OEM food contract at issue in Mangano-Venditto trial
Nassau OEM food contract at issue in Mangano-Venditto trial
The seventh week of the federal corruption trial for former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, his wife Linda and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto will wrap up after today’s testimony.
Another restaurant executive testified in the federal corruption trial of two former leading Nassau politicians and one of their wives Thursday.
Another restaurant executive testified in the federal corruption trial of two former leading Nassau politicians and one of their wives Thursday.
Police want help IDing suspect in Floral Park robbery
Police want help IDing suspect in Floral Park robbery
Police have increased patrols in Floral Park near the border of Nassau and Queens after a violent home invasion over the weekend.
Police have increased patrols in Floral Park near the border of Nassau and Queens after a violent home invasion over the weekend.
Police have increased patrols in Floral Park near the border of Nassau and Queens after a violent home invasion over the weekend.
Reward offered in Uniondale armed home invasion
Reward offered in Uniondale armed home invasion
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
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Global Premiere for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
Global Premiere for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" was on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" was on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
Photos: Mother's Day gifts 2018
Photos: Mother's Day gifts 2018
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Concerts at the Theatre at Westbury in 2018
Concerts at the Theatre at Westbury in 2018
Tony Bennett will perform Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m.
Tony Bennett will perform Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 19 at 8 p.m.
A list of musical and comedy acts performing at the Theatre at Westbury this year. Get tickets and more information at thetheatreatwestbury.com
A list of musical and comedy acts performing at the Theatre at Westbury this year. Get tickets and more information at thetheatreatwestbury.com
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Performers at The Paramount in 2018
Performers at The Paramount in 2018
Take a look at the performers coming to The Paramount in Huntington in 2018. MORE: The Paramount website
Take a look at the performers coming to The Paramount in Huntington in 2018. MORE: The Paramount website
