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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. Jun 19 2025

Foraging season upon us

Mushrooms and wildflowers are everywhere

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Foraging season upon us

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Niagara Falls Thu. Jun 19 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Heather Cox Richardson on Juneteenth; White House instability grows; Dick Durbin drops a Tangerine Turdbomb on demented Don.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Jun 19 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Peterka hard to read; 53-man Bills roster prediction

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Jun 18 2025

Candidates exchange ideas

Six candidates take the stage after confusion over invitations

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Candidates exchange ideas

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Niagara Falls Wed. Jun 18 2025

School Board notes

SUNY Niagara President visits board

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Jun 18 2025

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: DWI and speeding

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Jun 18 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Utah MAGAT laughs about shooting; G-7 is upon us. Our leader is unfit; Trump bails on summit.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Jun 16 2025

Democratic candidate forum Tuesday

6 candidates vying for 3 ballot slots invited to event

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Jun 16 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Minnesota shooter profiled; Trump parade mocked; Coney-Barrett confounds court watchers

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Jun 16 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Allen’s wedding was phone free; Stew Barber dies; Joe Milton shines

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Jun 15 2025

Juneteenth and a protest

'No Kings' protest eclipsed by Black History celebration

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Juneteenth and a protest

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Niagara Falls Sun. Jun 15 2025

Friends of Turtle to host vigil

Event honors Dennis SunRhodes and 30-years since the building closed.

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Friends of Turtle to host vigil

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