RIP Allen Bortnick
We were sorry to hear about the passing of Allen Bortnick that was announced at the Community Board 10 Meeting. Allen died earlier in the Spring, but Community Board 10 was recently notified.
Allen was 88 years and still serving on our Community Board…and he was still a power house. We were glad to see he was an outspoken member at meetings.
In the Fall, I contacted Allen after hearing him speak at a Community Board 10 Meeting. He said something very interesting and I wanted to find out more information. I didn’t reach him on the first contact, but he called me back immediately. Allen was informative, helpful and a true gentleman. I laughed a lot as we talked.
Alan Bortnick was a community activist. He spoke out against the Owls Head Treatment Plant. See here
When interviewed for the paper, Allen Bortnick said he made more than 45 calls to 311 in a year!
Bortnick had bad television reception on Shore Road in 2011 and he let the news know. See here
Bortnick wrote to the paper in 2014 – see here
He wrote to the paper when he wanted action on 86th Street. Allen had the Bortnick plan to place a police tower on 86th Street. LOL.
Like many Bay Ridge residents, Bortnick had trouble parking and he came up with a plan because he needed parking close to home. It was worth a try!
Allen may not have been everyone’s cup of tea, but this neighborhood really mattered to him. BTW, did I mention that I never had a grandfather, so I love everyone else’s?
RIP Allen Bortnick – I’m glad I had the chance to speak this Bay Ridge OG. I hope the community honors this long-time community activist in some way.
Hugs,
marlene
Topics: Bay Ridge | 1 Comment »
July 1st, 2019 at 10:28 pm
Oh my, I had no idea! Such a Bay Ridge legend. I had many interesting conversations with him over the years.
Thanks for sharing