Abbate honors Women of Distinction in celebration of Women’s History Month
In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, Assemblymember Peter Abbate honored five females from his district as the 2016 Women of Distinction. The winners were recognized at an awards ceremony in Abbate’s district office on Fort Hamilton Parkway on March 24.
The honorees are Barbara Turchio, community liaison and Neighborhood Improvement Association (NIA) site supervisor; Maggie Gu, small business owner and entrepreneur; Haney Ho, vice president of the Brooklyn Chinese-American Association; Laurie Windsor, president of District 20 Community Education Council; and Genevieve Incontrera, Bethanny Senior Center coordinator.
“There are so many impressive women who are truly making a difference here in our community,” Abbate (D-Bensonhurst-Dyker Heights-Sunset Park) said. “The Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony is an important opportunity to thank these women for the work they do to make our area a better place.”
