Christine Panzeca of Glen Head was one of seven women recently recognized as a Woman of Distinction by Assemblyman Daniel Norber at a ceremony held Sept. 28 at the Port Washington Public Library.
Panzeca, 51, said she was “honored” to receive the recognition, and added that “it was wonderful to meet other women, who are out there doing wonderful things for their community.”
She is a member of the North Shore Women’s Club, and added she works on “a number of charity events throughout the year to help residents in our community and their families and their children who are struggling.”
The North Shore Women’s Club is dedicated to the social, cultural, and educational interests of its members while promoting citizenship and support for charitable purposes.
“Christine embodies what we all want in our community members,” Michelle Hagen, president of the North Shore Women’s Club, said. “Passion, activism and all things local. Having someone like her live in Glen Head, helps us become aware and engaged in the happenings whether good or bad.”
In addition to her work with the North Shore Women’s Club, Panzeca has been a vocal advocate against the Propel NY project, a $3.2 billion project which proposes 89.7-miles of underground transmission lines spanning multiple New York counties. Construction is slated to begin in mid- 2026 and will continue for up to four years, with project completion anticipated by mid-2030.
Panzeca has also been extremely critical of the possibility of another developer using the current Global Petroleum terminal at the corner of Glen Head Road, Shore Road, and Glenwood Road near Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing to develop a lithium-ion battery facility after Jupiter Power cancelled its contract to build its proposed 275-megawatt battery energy storage system in May.
Panzeca has spoken at several public meetings and hearings, and organized rallies in the community arguing that both projects present a threat to resident health and safety.
While Panzeca acknowledged that it felt “amazing to receive this recognition,” she also emphasized that “this is not something that can be done by any one individual,” adding that it is “done by community engagement, because without our locally elected officials, our town boards, our county; we are just dots on a map.”
The event was the first hosted by Norbers office. The assemblyman represents Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, Roslyn, and several other communities along the county's border with Queens.
“Each of these women has made an impact in or on our communities,” Norber wrote in an Instagram post after the event. “United by their commitment to service and leadership, it was an honor to celebrate their achievements and highlight the difference they continue to make.”
