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.  

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.

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.  

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.  

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 annual St. Matthias Carnival got underway May 10, featuring rides, games and food.

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.

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.  

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, along with program partner Spearhead Staffing, have announced the finalists for the 2016 Kid CEO promotion.  

Plans are in motion for a police sub-station in the Hamilton Street business district. Hamilton Street Advisory Board vice-chairman Tim Kelly said at the May 9 meeting that he is willing to donate a building he owns at 586 Hamilton St. for the sub-station.