Background
He was born on July 17, 1910, in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Abraham Panken (born 1878).
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was born on July 17, 1910, in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Abraham Panken (born 1878).
He attended the public schools and high schools.
He graduated Bachelor of Science from New York University. And Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law. He practiced law in New York City.
In August 1952, he ran for re-election in the Democratic primary with the backing of Tammany Hall, but was defeated by Julius A. Archibald.
He died in March 1999.
Panken was a member of the New York State Senate (21st Doctorate) from 1947 to 1952, sitting in the 166th, 167th and 168th New York State Legislatures.