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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. Dec 24 2025

Gorge View essays

Embracing the subtle way cedar waxwings heal our city

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Gorge View essays

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Niagara Falls Wed. Dec 24 2025

Tracking Santa's Sleigh

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Tracking Santa's Sleigh

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Niagara Falls Wed. Dec 24 2025

Niagara Falls Board of Education meeting summary

Following is an accounting of the Dec. 18 Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Dec 24 2025

Getting it wrong as a region

Why is branding stuck on Buffalo? Niagara Falls is a better brand. Embrace it.

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Getting it wrong as a region

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Niagara Falls Wed. Dec 24 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Sabres reincarnated; Bosa Mic'd Up; Allen injury looms

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Niagara Falls Mon. Dec 22 2025

Air base gets $54 million

Gillibrand, Schumer secure investment

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Air base gets $54 million

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Niagara Falls Mon. Dec 22 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: JV Vance gets it wrong; The Imperial Presidency; 60 Minutes intimidated by Trump

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Dec 22 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Winning ugly; Just a little sticious; Sabres make it 6 consecutive wins

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Dec 21 2025

Why can't I find a Bible for sale?

Is it a positive sign?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Dec 21 2025

Academy Park electric getting upgrade

Kiwanis Club donates $29,500 for project

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Academy Park electric getting upgrade

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Niagara Falls Sun. Dec 21 2025

Short Take Politics

We need to pass the Wyoming Amendment to uncap the house

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Dec 21 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Sabres have 5 consecutive wins and a game tonight in Jersey; Bills/Browns today. Sanders has been hit 28 times in two games.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Dec 20 2025

Free trees in Lewiston

Scouts donating surplus at sale end

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Free trees in Lewiston

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Niagara Falls Sat. Dec 20 2025

The World According to Bob

The Express watches so you don’t have to

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Dec 20 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Stefanik steps away; Meathead unifies; Lies, damn lies and Trump speeches

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Dec 20 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Alex in charge; Judon coming to the Bills; Ray Davis returner

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Dec 19 2025

Decorate your house and win cash

Beautification commission sponsor annual contest. Nominate your neighbors

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Decorate your house and win cash

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Niagara Falls Fri. Dec 19 2025

Restaino makes the 'Naughty' list

Mayor called out for treating the Gazette the way it deserves to be treated

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Dec 19 2025

Bloomberg celebrates Falls project

Main and Portage project lauded

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Bloomberg celebrates Falls project

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Niagara Falls Fri. Dec 19 2025

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Shoplifting, suspended registration and a homeless squatter busted

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Joseph Genco Editor

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