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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 30 2026

We are the Niagara Region

Youth sports could be the key to revitalizing Highland Avenue

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We are the Niagara Region

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Niagara Falls Sat. May 30 2026

United Way names Tylec as board chairperson

Denise Abbott is vice chair

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United Way names Tylec as board chairperson

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Niagara Falls Sat. May 30 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: State of the Bills: D-line; DeWayne Carter ‘Fat Boy Friday’; More celebration of Zach Benson

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. May 29 2026

The little things count

Mowing a lawn that needs it, picking up trash and remembering those who served

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The little things count

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Niagara Falls Fri. May 29 2026

Painting rainbows and making a difference

Beautification Commission strikes at Bloneva Bond

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Painting rainbows and making a difference

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Niagara Falls Fri. May 29 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: A $250 bill with an orange portrait?; Canada/US/Mexico trade deal on tap but Trump taxes remain a problem; Families fall over financial edge

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. May 29 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Flannigan-Fowles? Who’s that?; IGB is an early standout; Landon Jackson gets bigger; Sabres sign Jake Richard

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. May 27 2026

Pedestrian bridge shuts down

Inspection results in reopening after temporary closure

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. May 27 2026

Understanding mayapples

The woodland understory hides a beautiful plant

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Understanding mayapples

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Niagara Falls Wed. May 27 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: MAGA trounces GOP in Texas; Ballroom battle rages; For the terrorists, women are the new enemy

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. May 27 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Could Greenway be gone?; Does a healthy Kesselring have potential?; Leonhard talks personnel

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. May 26 2026

Tour Tales

Interesting visitors remind us a smile is universal language

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Tour Tales

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Niagara Falls Tue. May 26 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: MAGA crisis. Wait, is that redundant?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. May 25 2026

The trolley returns

NFTA service returns to serve tourism industry

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The trolley returns

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Niagara Falls Mon. May 25 2026

Toxic waste? Where?

A Bloomberg graphic novel lays out our legacy

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. May 25 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Two motor vehicle stops and petit larceny escalates into resisting and obstructing

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. May 25 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Three goalies worked; The Sabres core matters; Josh’s to-do? Make the bomb work

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. May 24 2026

In depth with Anthony Vilardo

Even without Urbacon or Centennial Park, investment completed and planned in Niagara Falls now exceeds $625 million

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In depth with Anthony Vilardo

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Niagara Falls Sat. May 23 2026

Focusing on what will happen

Ranting and raving and how to make a difference

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Focusing on what will happen

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Niagara Falls Fri. May 22 2026

$125 million development announced

Completion expected within 36 month, new project comes on the heels of Doubletree doubling.

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Joseph Genco Editor

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