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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. May 16 2026

It’s a Gord Day, well sort of

Off to Rochester

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It’s a Gord Day, well sort of

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Niagara Falls Fri. May 15 2026

In depth with Mayor Restaino Part II

FOIL requests, Main Street and love for Amala. Nothing off limits.

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In depth with Mayor Restaino Part II

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Niagara Falls Fri. May 15 2026

We need pickleball

It is not a fad. It is here to stay and it must be addressed

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. May 15 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres just not good enough, Dobes bests UPL; Bills schedule released

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. May 14 2026

School Boad candidates mostly agree

Academic performance is miserable and, for most of a decade there was no Special Education plan filed.

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School Boad candidates mostly agree

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Niagara Falls Thu. May 14 2026

Activist accuses Greenway of wasteful spending

How are pickleball and mini golf a benefit to the environment

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. May 14 2026

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Lindy calls out diving Habs; Helenius does not look like a rookie; Bowman compares Benson to Linseman

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. May 13 2026

New owner discusses Rapids plans

Thanksgiving opening, longterm vaibility are targets.

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New owner discusses Rapids plans

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Niagara Falls Wed. May 13 2026

Sacred sites open house this weekend

Holy Trinity will be included

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Sacred sites open house this weekend

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Niagara Falls Wed. May 13 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Two WalMart incidents and a chase

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. May 13 2026

Short Take Sports:

Two more wins and it's on to the conference final

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. May 12 2026

Killdeer attacks family on Mothers' Day

Angry bird defends her nest like her eggs and the future of her species depends on her

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Killdeer attacks family on Mothers' Day

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Niagara Falls Tue. May 12 2026

Every mushroom is poisonous, every gun is loaded

Mistaken identities mean always be careful

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Every mushroom is poisonous, every gun is loaded

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Niagara Falls Tue. May 12 2026

Rainbows and sunshine

Our best days are ahead. Don't believe the Gazette

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Rainbows and sunshine

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Niagara Falls Tue. May 12 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Illegal vehicle and an assault

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. May 12 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Two ugly losses and a win from even; Goalie change?; Skylar Bell played hockey

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. May 11 2026

City announces Rapids Theater contract

Chris Ring and Dale Segal are the new operators of the venerable theater

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City announces Rapids Theater contract

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Niagara Falls Mon. May 11 2026

What's up with all those potholes?

Public works, is in fact trying and the problem is not ours alone

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What's up with all those potholes?

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Niagara Falls Mon. May 11 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres fall flat; What the hell just happened in Montreal?; Bills sign camp bodies

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. May 11 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Zelenskyy allows ceasefire for VE Day; Hungary celebrates Magyar; China seizes superpower mantle. America no longer great.

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Joseph Genco Editor

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