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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 Thu. Apr 3 2025

Potpourri for a Thursday

Potpourri for a Thursday: Pavement patching under way. Asphalt plant open; revisiting the reconstructed Ferry and Walnut.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Apr 3 2025

Niagara Falls Police Blotter:

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: DUI drugs, vandalism, petit larceny. All the reports. No filter.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Apr 3 2025

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: 'Trump Tax' turns back the clock; Tariffs places on good from uninhabited islands; US dollar collapsing.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Apr 3 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Ovi within 3; Names to remember; Revisiting Beane's purge.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Apr 2 2025

Last minute hope

A new voice rises as Michia Lee tries to sprint onto city council

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Last minute hope

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Niagara Falls Wed. Apr 2 2025

Wrapping up the Council race

Three seats open. 9 people circulating petitions.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Apr 2 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Denm;ark rebuffs advances; Lost in an El Salvadoran prison; Booker breaks filibuster record

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Apr 2 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Trader Beane ready for the show; Bernard-Docker may be a beast; Where did these Sabres come from?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Mar 31 2025

Rahman challenges for Democratic council line

Political newcomer hopes to give voters an outsider's view

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Rahman challenges for Democratic council line

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Niagara Falls Mon. Mar 31 2025

Bitcoin din pummels Buffalo Avenue

Hum and vibration 'like a jet engine parked on top of your house'

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Bitcoin din pummels Buffalo Avenue

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Niagara Falls Mon. Mar 31 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: President targets historical tree; Vance scolded over failure to goose step; Hegseth celebrates 'bring your wife to work day.'

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Mar 31 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Sabres look good late in the season knocking off NHL's best; No contract for James Cook

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Joseph Genco Editor

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