Oceanport

Hanging over opening day is the threat of a boycott by jockeys over New Jersey's new policy prohibiting jockeys from using their whip or riding crop on a horse during a race or while exercising.

While the voyage is semi-recreational, these are experienced paddlers, so it's not an amateur pursuit.

Whips, also called crops, could only be used for safety purposes and not to encourage a horse to run faster, according to the new rule.

The Monmouth County Park System was concerned about violating Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order on outdoor gatherings.

Crowds waiting in line and people that gather at the bottom of the hills are of concern to the Monmouth County Park System.

A former Municipal Court judge who admitted to scamming Monmouth County out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines by fixing tickets will get his criminal record expunged.

The park's CEO said all plans need the OK from Governor Murphy, who has shown "exceptional leadership" during COVID-19.

Mountain Creek and Campgaw are making snow while people are still using parks for activities besides sledding and skating.

Fans who came to the Haskell Invitational in 100 degree heat were left with time to kill after racing was delayed for several hours.

CEO Dennis Drazin said he felt that the track did a good job of taking extra precautions.