Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and State Sen. Peter Harckham announced that their legislation dedicating a portion of State Route 301 in the Town of Carmel to the late John F. McArdle has officially passed in the State Assembly and State Senate. The bill designates the stretch between Belden Road and Gipsy Trail Road in McArdle’s hometown of Carmel as the “John F. McArdle Memorial Highway.”

McArdle served as a New York City Police Department (NYPD) lieutenant and Emergency Services Unit (ESU) leader. A veteran of the Bronx Task Force, Tactical Apprehension Team and Federal Emergency Management Agency’s New York Task Force 1, McArdle returned to duty on Sept. 11, 2001 and was appointed on-scene coordinator for ESU’s Search, Rescue and Recovery operations at Ground Zero. His heroism and leadership earned him the NYPD Honor Legion Medal of Valor, among numerous other commendations.

In retirement, McArdle continued to serve his fellow officers and first responders through extensive volunteer work, including his role as vice president of the Stephen P. Driscoll Memorial Lodge #704 and his involvement in HEART 9/11 and the Cops 4 Cops program.

“John F. McArdle exemplified courage and selflessness throughout his life, both on and off duty,” said Assemblyman Slater. “We are honored to name this stretch of road in memory of a decorated law enforcement officer, a 9/11 hero and a devoted family man. John was most proud of his wife Barbara, their three daughters and his grandson Chase. This dedication is a small but lasting tribute to a man who gave so much to others.”

“John McArdle was a pillar of the Carmel community, whose lifelong commitment to service was evident in all he did,” said Sen. Peter Harckham. “From his distinguished career with the NYPD to his tireless advocacy for 9/11 responders and retired first responders, he brought professionalism and deep compassion to his every effort. I’m proud to have helped honor his legacy with this roadway dedication, and I’m grateful to my colleague Assemblymember Slater for his partnership in making this tribute possible.”

“My family and I are thrilled that John’s legacy will be continued by the renaming of this road in his honor. John was loved by all and this special recognition of his life and service to our community is something we are very grateful for,” said Barbara McArdle, wife of John McArdle.

Kent Highway Superintendent Richard Othmer said, “I have known John and his family for a long time. He was the definition of an All-American and gave his life for his country, commanding at Ground Zero. The entire McArdle clan reflects those same values, and it’s comforting to know John’s legacy will live on through his children.”

Assemblyman Matt Slater represents the 94th Assembly District, which includes parts of Putnam and Westchester counties, including the towns of Kent, Patterson, Putnam Valley, Carmel, Southeast, Somers and Yorktown, as well as the village of Brewster.

Pete Harckham represents the 40th Senate District, which includes the towns of Carmel, Kent, Patterson and Southeast, and the village of Brewster in Putnam County; the town of Stony Point in Rockland County; and the city of Peekskill, the towns of Bedford, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, New Castle, North Salem, Somers and Yorktown, the towns/villages of Mount Kisco and Ossining, and the villages of Briarcliff Manor, Buchanan and Croton-on-Hudson in Westchester County.

Contact:
Angela Scipione / Office of State Asm. Matt Slater

scipionea@nyassembly.gov

(518) 866-8422

Tom Staudter / Office of State Sen. Pete Harckham

Staudtersd40@gmail.com

(914) 419-5221 mobile