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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 Sat. Oct 31 2026

Halloween in Niagara Falls

Casting toxic light on the holiday

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Halloween in Niagara Falls

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Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 31 2026

‘Dare to Repair’ comes to Packard Court

Get things fixed for free next Saturday. Registration required.

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‘Dare to Repair’ comes to Packard Court

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Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 31 2026

Last minute political observations

Hold your nose but support McMurray and Mapp getting a seat at the majority table

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 31 2026

The Sound of one hand clapping

McMurray debates himself. Wydysh stays afraid

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The Sound of one hand clapping

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Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 31 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Low-engagement voters return; Trump cancels rallies, gets criticized, has tantrum and reinstates; tech stocks tank

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 31 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: O is awesome, D sucks, Bills win; Goos to play Bills Thanksgiving halftime; Sabres/Kings today at 4 p.m.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 30 2026

Love Canal 2.0

More coverage on our current toxic crisis

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Love Canal 2.0

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Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 30 2026

The Pairs shine

Ridgeway, Ont. is 35 minutes away and a great place to see music

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The Pairs shine

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Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 30 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Trump helps Brazilian loser; In DC, golf Trumps running or biking; Ballot stacking? You don’t say. It happened with Niagara Falls by extra Myles

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 30 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres win, Tage hits natural hattie; Ravens allowed 35 2nd ½ points; Bills might be better without Gardner-Johnson

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Oct 29 2026

Why not ‘Just Say Yes’?

NU scholarship funds $1 million for Falls Students

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Why not ‘Just Say Yes’?

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Niagara Falls Thu. Oct 29 2026

Radioactive press conference

Relocate everyone now

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Radioactive press conference

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