Stop at the Blue Pig for an ice cream cone, then explore 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 in 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 around 1926.

Instructor Lori Barr, second from left, leads a low-impact exercise class for seniors recently offered by the village recreation department at the Croton-on-Hudson municipal building. The village offers seniors a variety of exercise and lifelong learning classes as well as opportunities for social gatherings and travel.

A Girl Scout troop prepares their grounds April 30 at the Croton Community Organic Garden on Brook Street in Croton-on-Hudson. Scouts donate the harvest to the Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry.

The new Croton Dam in Croton-on-Hudson.

Senator Bjorge, volunteer firefighter, engineer with Rescue 18, conducts the weekly facility check April 29 at the Harmon Fire Station in Croton-on-Hudson. The fire department, founded in 1892, has five fire companies and is 100 percent volunteer.

Park visitors barbecue April 24 at Croton Point Park. In addition to open space, Westchester County Park offers facilities for camping, hiking, and swimming.

Creamer and manager Nicole Blan holds a mint sugar cone April 26 at the Blue Pig in Croton-on-Hudson. The shop sells homemade and locally sourced ice creams, sorbets and pastries.

A man fishes along the Hudson River at sunset at Croton Landing Park on April 24.

Croton-on-Hudson resident Jared Harél signs a copy of his book of poems titled “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 she is not working, Tania enjoys knitting cozy blankets and cooking new recipes for her family and friends to enjoy. Instagram: @taniasavayan

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