City of Glen Cove ushers in a new chapter

Pamela Panzenbeck once again took the oath of office as the city’s mayor on Saturday afternoon at Glen Cove City Hall. This is Panzenbeck’s second consecutive term as mayor.
Sunshine and warm weather helped usher in a number of honored guests, residents, families and friends who attended the inauguration ceremony, where Glen Cove City Council members Grady Farnan, Michael Ktistakis, Kevin Maccarone, Danielle Fugazy-Scagliola, Marsha Silverman, and John Zozzaro were also sworn into office.
To get the ceremony underway were the presentation of colors and Glen Cove resident and advocate for veterans Eva Casale, who led the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem, sung by Shye Roberts. John Maccarone was the event’s Master of Ceremonies.
Guests included: Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive; Elaine Phillips, Nassau County Comptroller; Charles D. Lavine, NYS Assemblyman; Jake Blumencranz, NYS Assemblymember; Thomas P. DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller; Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislator and minority leader; Joseph Capobianco, Glen Cove City Judge; Stuart R. Jablonski, Glen Cove City Judge; Father Gabriel Rach, of St. Patrick’s Church; and Rabbi Irwin Huberman of Congregation Tifereth Israel.
In her speech, Panzenbeck reflected on her many close relationships in the community, and her background in education, focusing on youth involvement in the inauguration and city events, reminding attendees that youth are the future of Glen Cove.

After expressing her deepest gratitude towards city employees, departments and first responders, Panzenbeck thanked Carlos Vasquez for his time as a school crossing guard after he was struck by an SUV last year while on duty.
Panzenbeck said the greatest compliment she has ever received is being called the mayor of the people, something she’s always strived to be.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude towards the people of the city for placing their trust in me,” Panzenbeck said during her speech. “I am truly humbled in your faith in my ability and the responsibility bestowed upon me. I pledge to serve each and every one of you with dedication, integrity and a steadfast commitment to the betterment of our community.”
Panzenbeck highlighted her accomplishments, but emphasized they wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of the city’s employees. She expressed the pride she felt towards the city, and spoke of the many generations her family spent as residents of the city.
“This is a job that no one can do without an army behind you,” Panzenbeck said. “The strengths and values that define us, we are a tremendously diverse, resilient community that has overcome challenges in the past. It is the same spirit that will guide us into a future filled with promise and opportunity. I cannot think of any better place to raise a family.”