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Wife Donates Kidney To Save Husband's Life: 'We Just Had Faith'​

Also: 3 dead after train hits truck / Former diocese choir director indicted for child porn / Teen arrested after 'racist threat' at HS

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Share-worthy stories from the Long Island Patch network to talk about tonight:

Wife Donates Kidney To Save Husband's Life: 'We Just Had Faith'

In sickness and in health: A local woman recently gave her husband the greatest gift — her kidney — just in time for Valentine's Day.

UPDATE: 3 Dead After LIRR Train Strikes Truck on Tracks

Police believe truck was likely trying to beat the train as the crossing gates were down.

Find out what's happening in Mineolafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Former LI Diocese Choir Director Indicted For Child Pornography

Prosecutors say they found child pornography on his iPhone. The diocese fired him in 2017.

Teen Arrested After 'Racist Threat' At High School: Police

A 911 call was made from the high school about a "possible act of violence," police say.

Find out what's happening in Mineolafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Teen With North Fork Ties On New Single, 'American Idol' Audition

Exciting news for a teen with deep roots on the North Fork who debuted his first single and reveals he auditioned for "American Idol."

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