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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 Mon. May 19 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Sayonara, Maple Leafs, too many passengers and Big 4 go empty; Steelers still need a QB.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. May 18 2025

Mariani joke bombs

Is that a Qatari jet or the Hindenburg?

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Mariani joke bombs

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Niagara Falls Sun. May 18 2025

‘Cantuta’? what a name

Public speaks about naming the new penguin

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‘Cantuta’? what a name

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Niagara Falls Sun. May 18 2025

Bike season upon us

Aventon test ride doesn't compare to Specialized

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Bike season upon us

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Niagara Falls Sun. May 18 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Democrats line up to run; Court halts deportations; Mexican boat hits Brooklyn Bridge, George Carlin writes joke.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. May 17 2025

Bike (and garden) season

Pedaling down Ontario Avenue I saw a garden and stopped

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Bike (and garden) season

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Niagara Falls Sat. May 17 2025

The World According to Bob

The Express watches so you don’t have to

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The World According to Bob

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Niagara Falls Sat. May 17 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: '86 47' means throw out the trash, not kill; IRS auditors cut; Dottering elderly fool lashes out at Bruce.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. May 17 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Amerks knot series; Clague scores again; Ravens linebacker promises payback.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. May 16 2025

Rental grant program deadline approaches

Reimbursable funding of up to $75,000 available

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Rental grant program deadline approaches

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Niagara Falls Fri. May 16 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Bruce speaks out against treason; Supremes here citizenship case; ‘86 47’?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. May 16 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: James Reimer, in review; Amerks lose Game 1; Is Brendan Warren an NHL prospect?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. May 15 2025

School Board forum revisited

Same coverage, different day

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School Board forum revisited

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Niagara Falls Thu. May 15 2025

SUNY Niagara baseball rocks

Team chases championship with a 46-0 record

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. May 15 2025

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: DWI, Tops shoplifter and a stabbing suspect gets tased

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. May 15 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: DOJ to use shame when laws don't work; DOGE Caucuses do nothing; Forgery kills Trump hotel in Serbia.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. May 15 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Bills schedule released; Dolphins were a letdown for Poyer; Thompson wins it in OT

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. May 14 2025

School board candidates speak at library

Candidates answer questions about special ed, staffing and student achievement (or lack thereof)

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School board candidates speak at library

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Niagara Falls Wed. May 14 2025

Up to $75,000 vacant rental improvement plan available

Preservation Buffalo Niagara offers reimbursable money

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Up to $75,000 vacant rental improvement plan available

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Niagara Falls Wed. May 14 2025

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Friday night dice caught on a drone; DWI and disorderly conduct. All the reports. No paywall

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Joseph Genco Editor

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