Stop at The Blue Pig for an ice cream cone then check out the rest of Croton-on-Hudson
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Walkers pass a mural April 24 by artist Dillon O'Keefe at Senasqua Park in Croton-on-Hudson. O'Keefe, who grew up in Croton, has a few murals around the village.
The traffic light known as the "dummy light" at the intersection of Old Post Road South and Grand Street in Croton-on-Hudson was installed about 1926.
Instructor Lori Barr, second left, leads a low-impact exercise class for seniors recently offered through the village recreation department at the municipal building in Croton-on-Hudson. The village offers seniors a variety of exercise and continued learning classes as well as opportunities for social gatherings and trips.
A Girl Scout troop prepares their plot April 30 in the Croton Community Organic Garden on Brook Street in Croton-on-Hudson. The scouts donate the harvest to the Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry.
The New Croton Dam in Croton-on-Hudson.
Volunteer firefighter Senator Bjorge, engineer of Rescue 18, conducts the weekly rig check April 29 at Harmon Firehouse in Croton-on-Hudson. The fire department, founded in 1892, has five fire companies and is 100 percent volunteer.
Park-goers have a barbecue April 24 at Croton Point Park. In addition to open space, the Westchester County park offers facilities for camping, hiking and swimming.
Ice cream maker and manager Nicole Blan holds a mint chip sugar cone April 26 at The Blue Pig in Croton-on-Hudson. The shop sells homemade and locally sourced ice cream, sorbet and baked goods.
A man fishes April 24 along the Hudson River during sunset at Croton Landing Park.
Croton-on-Hudson resident Jared Harél signs a copy of his book of poems called "Let Our Bodies Change the Subject" during a Celebration of Local Authors event April 28 at the Croton Free Library. The library offers events and programs for children, teens and adults.
About Tania Savayan: Tania has worked as a visual journalist for The Journal News/lohud.com since 2007. When not working, Tania enjoys knitting cozy blankets and cooking new recipes for her family and friends to enjoy. Instagram: @taniasavayan
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Croton-on-Hudson NY sights and places to visit: lohud on location
