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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. Feb 5 2026

Merging Mergansers

Three birds, one story and better vision

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Merging Mergansers

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Niagara Falls Thu. Feb 5 2026

Making a mental health difference

Falls teens confront pollution, mental health and the quality of life

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Feb 5 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Latinos abandon Texas MAGA; MAGA tries to rig election; Preparing for the ‘Blue Wave’

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Feb 5 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Power is maturing simultaneously with Samuelsson. Bills, Sabres bail on GR

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Feb 4 2026

Potpourri for a Wednesday

Potpourri for a Wednesday: New electric meters are coming; Bike path is a nice idea that needs work; Utility Bills are about liars, damn liars and statistics

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Potpourri for a Wednesday

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Niagara Falls Wed. Feb 4 2026

Amazon wants you

Fullfillment center starts recruiting

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Feb 4 2026

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Weaponization group fails; President threatens federal election takeover; Trump targets Haitians, loses

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Feb 4 2026

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Sabres take 3 of 4 points in Florida; How Toronto lost Marner; Beane defends Brady hire

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Feb 3 2026

More good news from Falls schools

'Say Yes' funding for college scholarships nearly complete; paid student apprenticeships announced.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Feb 3 2026

'Code Blue' for Gospel Mission

Some homeless still refuse help

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Feb 3 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Shoplifting, false personation and trespassing at Walmart

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Feb 3 2026

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Clintons agree to testify; Washing dishes while brown illegal in Clarence; Washing dishes while brown illegal in Clarence

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Joseph Genco Editor

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