It looks as though Hometown Party candidates and incumbent trustees Linda Fairgrieve and Paul Cusato will have a fight on their hands as they run for re-election. Residents George Durham and Nancy Portoghese have submitted petitions to run for trustee. There are four candidates for the two trustee positions currently held by Fairgrieve and Cusato. The candidates with the two highest vote totals will fulfill the positions. FULL STORY

Some calls made to 911 on behalf of a resident who was in need of immediate medical attention were met with a recording or busy signal raising concern over the public's ability to get aid in emergencies. FULL STORY

Registration is currently under way for 15 positions to form the under 19 Long Island Colts boys rugby team. Yearly dues are $110 and financial assistance and rugby sponsorships are available. Practices begin this month. Garden City rugby players include Alex Buck (Garden City High School), Billy Buck, Billy Fell, Jeffrey Fell, Gregory Meli and Jared Schroder. FULL STORY

On March 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Long Island Junior Soccer League will host its 24th Annual Soccer Convention and Trade Show at the Huntington Hilton, Melville. Free to attend. Free seminars, discussions, workshops, demonstrations, and receptions. Exhibitors and sponsors welcome. Largest soccer convention in the Metropolitan area! Call 756-9696, www.lijsoccer.com. FULL STORY