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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 Sun. Jan 11 2026

Pothole planning time is now

City council needs to work with the mayor and find a better solution

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Pothole planning time is now

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Niagara Falls Sun. Jan 11 2026

Potpourri for a Sunday

Dry January: do the millenials give up pot? Here's to 'Darn Tough'; celebrating farm made soap

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Jan 11 2026

What a show!

A 'Howling' good time with 10 Cents, Grace Stumberg and 3/4s of Grosh

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What a show!

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Niagara Falls Sun. Jan 11 2026

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Baylon Spector returns, Frank Gore Jr. elevated; Shane Doan's kid delivers a beating; Ducks flambeed

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Jan 10 2026

The World According to Bob

Beware of the potholes; Buffalo Niagara Partnership supports Centennial Park in its advocacy agenda

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The World According to Bob

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Niagara Falls Sat. Jan 10 2026

Trust but verify

Keeping an open mind in the time of the Internet, misinformation and confirmation bias

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Jan 10 2026

School Choice coming to Niagara Falls

Applications are open with busing included for a different eucational opportunity

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School Choice coming to Niagara Falls

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Niagara Falls Sat. Jan 10 2026

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Vietnam Vet Jesse Ventura speaks out about draft dodgers; Don’t deface your National Park pass.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Jan 10 2026

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Bills should activate two kickers Sunday; Jacksonville, the city, is boring; Sabres team has us dreaming

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Jan 9 2026

Adventures in dog

Hiking Whirlpool to Devils Hole and back in winter

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Adventures in dog

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Niagara Falls Fri. Jan 9 2026

United Way funds programs

2026 awards go in 16 different directions

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Jan 9 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: One driver, 8 missed court dates; Sam's Club employee facilitates theft; Man breaking dishes accused of menacing

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Jan 9 2026

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Judge boots subpoena against NY AG; Feds order Minnesota investigators to stand down; Feds order Minnesota investigators to stand down over Good shooting

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Jan 9 2026

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Sabres have now won 12 of 13; you can buy a Rich Stadium pee trough; a Jags-eye view on Sunday

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Jan 8 2026

A new city council

First meeting brings civility, better microphone, civility

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A new city council

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Niagara Falls Thu. Jan 8 2026

Gorge View Essays

Love the Cardinal, Remember the Canal

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Gorge View Essays

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Niagara Falls Thu. Jan 8 2026

What is that loud bird in my yard?

The Carolina wren has expanded its breeding range and never shuts up.

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What is that loud bird in my yard?

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Niagara Falls Thu. Jan 8 2026

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Peyton Krebs evolves on top line; Colten gets another chance; 'Go Bills' on Jeopardy

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Niagara Falls Wed. Jan 7 2026

Serendipity strikes

Charter school opening enrollment to Niagara Falls students including busing

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Serendipity strikes

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Niagara Falls Wed. Jan 7 2026

Niagara Falls Schools evolving

Saturday Academies are growing in popularity; Building trades program up to 52 students

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Joseph Genco Editor

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