Published: July 08, 2008 08:55 pm            

IN BRIEF: Holy vehicle visit, Batman!

STATE PARK

Holy vehicle visit, Batman!

The Bat-Pod and the Batmobile — nicknamed the Tumbler — from the current Batman films will be on display from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Terrapin Point on Goat Island.

The Bat vehicles are currently on a 14-city North American tour to help promote the current Batman film “The DarK Knight” which opens later this month.

In addition, Moses Paskowitz, a vehicle technician, will be on hand to discuss the criime-fighting craft.



NIAGARA FALLS

Impact funding cut for city

The city is receiving $337,000 in Operation Impact funding for 2008-09 compared to the $450,962 it received for its 2007-08 budget. It’s a 25 percent cut in funding.

The state reduced (overall) funding for the program from $17 million to $16.6 million this year, according to Falls police Superintendent John Chella, and had asked the city to cut back on its request.

Look for a full story on Operation Impact funding in this week’s Gazette.



NIAGARA STREET

Concert series at Gill Creek gazebo

The Niagara Street Area Business and Professional Association is presenting its free Concerts in the Park series featuring local musicians every Wednesday until Aug. 27.

All concerts will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the gazebo in Gill Creek park at the corner of Niagara Street and Hyde Park Boulevard. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.

Tonight’s concert will feature the Bob Vokman Band.

Future performances are Double Take Band, July 16; Polka Smile Polish Style, July 23; Allen James Big Band Review, July 30; White Chocolate, Aug. 6; Sugar and Jazz, Aug. 13; Frank Grizanti Band, Aug. 27. The Aug. 20 performer is yet to be announced.

        

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