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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 Tue. Oct 28 2025

Mastering discipline

Author speaks on the power of purpose, good habits and minimizing distractions.

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Mastering discipline

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Niagara Falls Tue. Oct 28 2025

Amazon not hiring

How is it the retail behemoth has no local job openings listed as the Lockport Road facility nears completion?

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Amazon not hiring

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Niagara Falls Tue. Oct 28 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: The fix is in for mid-terms; MAGA targets Antifa; Illegal truck drivers compete unfairly

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Oct 28 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Injured Sabres to return; 3-headed goalie monster returns; Banged up Bills ready for Chiefs

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Oct 27 2025

Understanding history repeating itself

The shift to renewable energy has a historic parallel: The construction of the Erie Canal was a bellwether 200 years ago

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Understanding history repeating itself

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Niagara Falls Mon. Oct 27 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Republicans target Mamdani for denaturalization; Putin tests super nuke; You go hungry, no SNAP

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Oct 27 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Hoecht gets it done; Cook shines, should we be worried about Josh?; Arrow Up/Down

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 26 2025

Worshipping along the river

The closest we ever get to God these days is a walk in the gorge surrounded by peak foliage

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Worshipping along the river

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Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 26 2025

What’s going on at Hyde Park Arena?

Positive changes are ice rink leave lots of unanswered questions

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What’s going on at Hyde Park Arena?

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Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 26 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: SNAP cuts hurt; President’s mental health questioned; Louvre jewel thieves caught

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 26 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Suspended Bills and Boogie Basham return; Panthers perspective; Dodgers answer; Sabres lose in OT

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 25 2025

Ranking Lewiston Festivals

It's like choosing your favorite child. Love them all for different reasons

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Ranking Lewiston Festivals

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