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Joseph Genco

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I am a writer. I believe in Niagara Falls, New York, and its future. I can show you the best way to the Maid of the Mist and Goat Island. I can also recommend the best hotels or, if it is more your thing, the best hostel, bed and breakfast, Airbnb or VRBO. Niagara Falls Express will tell you about the good places to hear music or eat, small businesses, usually not chains. I will also keep you filled in on activity at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center as well as Niagara University's Arts and Cultural Center. I will also tell you about people, whether it's Gailan Baillie who runs Bike Rentals or Steve Carroll from the Niagara Falls Salvation Army. I have bachelors degree in public relations and journalism from the former Utica College of Syracuse University (now Utica University). I worked as a weekly newspaper editor in East Aurora and Clarence for 6 years before going to the Tonawanda News, a 6-day daily, as a reporter, then sports editor and managing editor. I left in 2000 to try corporate public relations before returning to the paper in 2002 to sell ads. In 2005, I studied for and received my life, accident and insurance license. I left full time to go to New England Financial. I stayed in that agency building a successful financial services act until September of 2020 when I sold my practice to a colleague. I worked for a short time in a bank before heading to the newspaper business. My wife Beth and I moved from Clarence to the DeVeaux neighborhood in Niagara Falls in 2021 after 30 years in Clarence. We love the Falls, Lewiston and the culture here. I am also the author of "A Short Take on Today's News" which is a daily information and opinion blog published as a daily status on Facebook since March of 2015. You can always call, email or write with story ideas or check out Short Take. I would like you to make a monthly voluntary contribution to the Niagara Falls Express but even if you don't, thank you for reading my page and supporting anyone who chooses to advertise here.

Niagara Falls Wed. Sep 16 2026

The view from Toronto

Niagara Falls, Ontario takes aim at being the new Vegas

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The view from Toronto

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Niagara Falls Wed. Sep 16 2026

The little newspaper that could

In Akron, The Bugle grinds on

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The little newspaper that could

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Niagara Falls Wed. Sep 16 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Insider trading? Get elected. Get rich; Interest rates about to bump; Students at for-profit colleges default on federal loans

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Sep 16 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Lions got torched last week; Sabres try to spin showcase but the forward cupboard is bare; Lions are missing safeties

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Niagara Falls Tue. Sep 15 2026

A walk on the wild stairs

Four years after reconstruction Whirlpool Stairs are just fine

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A walk on the wild stairs

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Niagara Falls Tue. Sep 15 2026

Aunt Kathy is sending you a check

It is an election year and Bruce Blakeman is threatening to come within 15 points of Gov. Kathy Hochul so you will be getting a $200 check

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Niagara Falls Tue. Sep 15 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: A trio of shoplifting arrests

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Sep 15 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: AI spiraling out of control; Newsom is the new target; Russian oligarch bankrolls Don Jr.’s wedding

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Sep 15 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Arrow Up/Arrow Down; Moore and Kincaid shine; Allen made up throw to Palmer; About that Kincaid game; Ostlund gets paid

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Sep 13 2026

The nightmare continues

DEC embraces denial, alternate reality. Ignores sick family

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The nightmare continues

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Niagara Falls Sun. Sep 13 2026

Babysteps on Main Street

Roof and facade work begins

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Babysteps on Main Street

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Niagara Falls Sun. Sep 13 2026

Youth ambassadors to meet State Sen. Baskin

Kids to answer: “If you could make one change for young people in Niagara Falls, what would it be?”

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Joseph Genco Editor

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