BMW of North America has named Flemington BMW a Center of Excellence, the only BMW dealership in the state to win the distinction. Flemington BMW is located at Routes 202 and 31 in Flemington and is a member of the Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships. The award “acknowledges the dedication, commitment and enthusiasm Flemington BMW has displayed toward …

Central Islip, NY – The Somerset Patriots (16-5) put together their most complete performance of the season as they defeated the Long Island Ducks (11-8) 8-1 Thursday evening at Bethpage Ballpark in the rubber match of a three game series.   Scott McGregor (2-1) hurled the Patriots first complete game of the year. The right-hander was stellar, facing three batters …

It’s a pretty safe bet the students and teachers at Hillcrest Elementary School will have good results the next time they visit their dentists. That’s because the school is collecting used oral care products in a contest through which the school could win a new playground. The contest is the second annual Recycled Playground Challenge, sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive, ShopRite and …

Central Islip, NY – The Long Island Ducks (11-8) blanked the Somerset Patriots (15-5) 1-0 Wednesday evening at Bethpage Ballpark. Long Island starting pitcher Jack Snodgrass was electric as he struck out 12 batters, while walking just one in six innings of work.   “I can’t remember any mistakes he made,” remarked Somerset Patriots manager Brett Jodie of Snodgrass’s gem. …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots will host their Fourth Annual Ballpark Comic Con at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, May 21st presented by the Hugs For Brady Foundation and the organization’s partner, The Palace at Somerset Park. The event will begin at 5:30 pm and last throughout the game.   Ballpark Comic Con offers fans and comic books lovers a …

More than 300 police officers from around the country set off on bicycles early in the morning of May 10 from the municipal complex on DeMott Lane for the annual Police Unity Tour. The group is expected to arrive at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. in the morning of May 12. The tour, a fund raiser for …

The annual St. Matthias Carnival got underway May 10, featuring rides, games and food. The carnival runs through May 15 at the church, 168 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Hours are 6-10 p.m. through May 13, 2-10 p.m. May 14 and 2-9 p.m. May 15. Food specials for the week are fish fry on May 13 and Italian hot dogs on …

Two Cedar Hill Preparatory School robotics teams were honored May 10 by the Township Council for their qualification for a world championship tournament in Germany. The teams won “Best Overall” and “Best Programming” at the RoboCup Junior USA Championship in April in New York City. Their wins send them to the RoboCup Junior World Championship in Leipzig, Germany at the end …

Central Islip, NY – Jon Hunton set the Atlantic League career saves record at 135 as the Somerset Patriots (15-4) snapped the Long Island Ducks (10-7) nine game-winning streak with a 4-1 victory Tuesday night at Bethpage Ballpark.   “As a competitor I’m always trying to win, but if I’m fortunate enough to be around great people that allow me …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, along with program partner Spearhead Staffing, have announced the finalists for the 2016 Kid CEO promotion.   Neelesh Thanasegaran of Warren, Nicholas Doll of Linden, Evan Gilmurray of Bridgewater, Skyler Pearsall of Metuchen, and twin brothers Michael and Daniel Shinn of Middlesex have been chosen as finalists for the program.   All six kids will …