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LI's 1st Triple-Organ Transplant Patient 'Happy About This Chance'

Also: Cat sanctuary fire / Driver slams into tree: PD / Native American mascot ban challenge dismissed / Brides' gowns saved in LI blaze

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LI's 1st Triple-Organ Transplant Patient 'Happy About This Chance'

Sergio Arias Cestoni was admitted to North Shore University Hospital in November and was discharged last month.

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Founder Of Happy Cat Sanctuary Dies In Fire; 100+ Felines Found: PD

Animal rescue organizations are galvanizing to find homes for cats that survived a blaze that killed the beloved founder of the sanctuary.

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Driver Critically Injured Slamming Into Tree On LI: Police

The crash happened during the overnight hours on Sunday.

Lawsuit Challenging School's Native American Mascot Ban Dismissed

The Massapequa and Wantagh school districts said they are still exploring legal options.

LI Bridal Store Loses 600 Samples In Fire, But Brides' Gowns All Saved

"We lost virtually all of our inventory," but "thankfully," gowns for upcoming weddings were all saved, owner of Bridal Reflections says.

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