Section of Route 202 Renamed for Late Captain Kenneth Sgroi

YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A section of Route 202 has officially been renamed as the Captain Kenneth Sgroi Memorial Highway and it was commemorated with a ceremony last Saturday outside of the police department.

The Sgroi Family was joined by relatives, Senator Pete Harckham, Congressman Mike Lawler, Assemblyman Matt Slater, members of the Yorktown Town Board, and members of the Yorktown Police Department in the unveiling of the new signs. One sign is located at the entry to the police plaza, and two are on Route 202.

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Sgroi died on January 2, 2023, at 37 years old following a sudden illness. He was promoted to captain posthumously in honor of his dedication and service to the police department.

“What is happening on our campus and on the new Captain Kenneth Sgroi Memorial Highway today is evidence that the members of the Yorktown Police Department matter in their community,” said Police Chief Robert Noble. “[Evidence that] the life of Yorktown Police Department Captain Kenneth Sgroi mattered.”

Slater said the memory of Sgroi will live on in the community.

“This community will always honor and always remember Kenny and that big smile of his we all loved so much,” he said.

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Slater also presented copies of the legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, dedicating the section of the state roadway in Sgroi’s honor to his widow, Anne, and mother, Alice.

"Everyone worked to make this day happen," said Anne. "It has been over a year since Kenny passed. In this last year, many things have changed for my family and I, but one thing has not, and that's the support and constant reassurance from the Yorktown Police Department and community.

"I know support is often given initially when a tragedy first occurs, but to receive this support for over a year and a half is almost miraculous," she added.

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