There’s no better way to cool off on hot day than with a frozen treat.
Local businesses in Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson are ready for the summer rush of customers seeking refuge from the heat in an ice cream cone, water ice or smoothie.  Â
Here are a few of our picks: Â
 Purple Monkey Ice Cream – (ice cream, self serve frozen yogurt, yogurt, sorbet, sherbert)
- 171 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson (914) 862-0622; Mon. – Thurs. 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., Sun., 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Â
Carvel – (ice cream)
- 24 Old Albany Post Rd., Croton-on-Hudson (914) 788-3585; Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. -10 p.m.; Sat., Sun. 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.  Â
Ossining Pizzeria (gelato, Italian ice)
- 181 Croton Ave., Ossining (914) 762-1455; Mon.- Sun., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Â Â
The Blue Pig – (homemade ice cream with local ingredients, some that are grown on the roof, coconut non-dairy ice cream, sorbet)
- 121 Maple St., Croton-on-Hudson (914) 271-3850; Mon., closed; Tues. – Thurs., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri., Sat., 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Â
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