CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY — With oppressively high heat and humidity settling down over the Hudson Valley, village officials in Croton-on-Hudson have opened the Community Room at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building as a cooling center for residents who need a respite from the heat.
The room will be unstaffed. It will remain open 24/7 until the heat wave breaks.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for noon to 9 PM EDT Saturday. Sunday and Monday are expected to be hotter and more humid, including at night.
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Officials remind residents that the Croton Free Library, at 171 Cleveland Drive, is also available for residents who need a place to cool down during their normal business hours. Check the website for current hours.
Want to cool off with a dip in the Croton River? Hours for Silver Lake are as follows: Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Weekends & Holidays 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM. All users of Silver Lake must have purchased a season permit. To purchase your permit, please contact the Recreation Dept. at 271-3006.
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As with all heat waves, the possibility exists for power outages/brownouts. Should you lose power, please report the outage to Con Edison at 1-800-75-CONED as well as the Croton Police Department at 914-271-5177.
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