Compiled by Linda Collins
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

MIDWOOD — Ocean Parkway malls in Midwood are getting a facelift, thanks to the efforts of City Council Member Simcha Felder, who represents Boro Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst.

Felder announced earlier this month that the project — to reconstruct a stretch of the Ocean Parkway mall between Avenues M and O — would be funded by his office.

The $1.35 million effort will include the reconstruction of pavement, improvements to benches and railings, freshly laid lawn areas and the restoration of an asphalt bike path — including new markings for pedestrians and cyclists.

“Thanks to the hard work of the Department of Parks and Recreation, local residents and passers-by can enjoy this beautiful outdoor space for years to come,� said Felder.

The work, which has already begun, is expected to be finished by late spring.

The Recreation and Parks Department is performing the work one segment at a time in order to limit the inconvenience to the public.

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