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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 Sun. Aug 2 2026

'Mad Traveler' works for good

Videographer best known for trashing Falls becomes a force for the good of the Town of Niagara

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'Mad Traveler' works for good

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Niagara Falls Sun. Aug 2 2026

Mariani glows in the dark

There is nothing funning about the environmental tragedy in our midst but that doesn't mean we can't draw about it.

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Mariani glows in the dark

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Niagara Falls Sun. Aug 2 2026

State taxdollars to fund night gym

Councilmember who declined to support anti-violence police work secures grant for kids

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State taxdollars to fund night gym

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Niagara Falls Sun. Aug 2 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: War problems deepen; White supremacists build Arkansas enclave; Trump ends war again

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Aug 2 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Chubb looks like difference maker; Safety hurts calf; Checking in with the Dolphins

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 1 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Reflecting pool vandalism charges dropped; The war plays on; Ken Jennings makes Fox News

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 1 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: DWI with a crash, minibike rider on parole refused to accept a break from a cop, gets arrested

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 1 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: CJ Gardner-Johnson, good dude. Wande Owens cut by Bills

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 1 2026

The World According to Bob

No paving. No sidewalks. No grass cutting? In contempt? Blame the council.

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The World According to Bob

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Niagara Falls Fri. Jul 31 2026

Elevating education

At Niagara Falls High School, it's about getting ready for life, not just college

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Elevating education

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Niagara Falls Fri. Jul 31 2026

Lewiston floods again

Big rain storm fills basements, causes problems

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Jul 31 2026

About that food dating system

If it looks and smells OK, eat it.

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Joseph Genco Editor

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