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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 Fri. Apr 17 2026

Nothing ever gets better

Answering how it is things aren't improving when actually they might be

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Nothing ever gets better

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Niagara Falls Fri. Apr 17 2026

Almost a tragedy

The night a prominent journalist who reports on war zones almost became a victim in Niagara Falls

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Almost a tragedy

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Niagara Falls Fri. Apr 17 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Petit larceny, menacing and prison contraband

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Apr 17 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres, Bruins 7:30 p.m. Sunday; UPL is ready to shine. Defense is the key.

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Niagara Falls Wed. Apr 15 2026

Potpourri for a Wednesday

Love where you live. Here's to Chris Routhier, Sharon and Tom. Happy birthday Eliza

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Potpourri for a Wednesday

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Niagara Falls Wed. Apr 15 2026

Philharmonic to play high school

'Rhythm of the Falls' Sunday, April 26

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Philharmonic to play high school

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Niagara Falls Wed. Apr 15 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: In Canada, Carney rises; Pope Leo won’t back down; All about that filibuster

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Apr 15 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Here come the Bruins; Bigger things in mind; Bruins in 6?

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Niagara Falls Tue. Apr 14 2026

About ‘Staff Reports’

The Reporter is back as Niagara Action

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About ‘Staff Reports’

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Niagara Falls Tue. Apr 14 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Warrants, resisting, shoplifting and trouble at a bar

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Apr 14 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Democracy prevails in Hungary; Donald Christ strikes; 'Boy Kamala' keeps losing

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Apr 14 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres win division; Listen to Lindy; Boston or Ottawa is better choice

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Apr 13 2026

City-wide cleanup is May 9

Annual event ends with party at Aquarium

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City-wide cleanup is May 9

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Niagara Falls Mon. Apr 13 2026

Artpark schedule fills

Latest addition is Howard Jones

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Apr 13 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: MAGA loses in Hungary, midterms appear doomed; Inflation soars; Pope Leo stands for peace, against Trump

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Apr 13 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sport: Stanley settles in; Doan, Norris and Benson shine together; Bills eye punter from SU

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Apr 12 2026

The World According to Bob

Taking the council to task over nonsensical votes

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The World According to Bob

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Niagara Falls Sun. Apr 12 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Not a ceasefire after all; The end of Orban; A Triumphal Arch will make it all better

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Apr 12 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Ostlund close to return; Sabres likely to win division, not conference; Love for Lindy

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Apr 11 2026

Celebrate Eliza Klieg’s birthday

One lonely grave rests in DeVeaux Woods State Park

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Celebrate Eliza Klieg’s birthday

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