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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. Oct 13 2025

Waterfront Revitalization revisited

Planning organization schedules virtual meeting to decide what's next.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Oct 13 2025

NU plans early childhood summit

Levesque Institute event is Saturday, Oct. 24

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Oct 13 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: FDR founded Columbus Day in response to the KKK persecuting Italians, Catholics and the Knights of Columbus. It was a way to unite Democrats.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Oct 13 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: James Cook has special motivation; Capaccio Bills/Falcons preview; Mrtka looks poised to stick in Rochester

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 12 2025

For the love of Lewiston

Celebrating Detroit Pizza at Hustler's Tavern

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For the love of Lewiston

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Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 12 2025

When satire becomes crime

Mariani chimes in on censorship

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When satire becomes crime

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Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 12 2025

Niagara University to host early childhood summit

Levesque Institute even is Oct. 25

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 12 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Weaponization continues with more federal persecutions; Is the big crash coming?; Shamed over Charlie Kirk

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Oct 12 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Sabres are horrid; Hamlin out, Poyer may return; Giants make Jets jealous

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 11 2025

Calming traffic

Completed project makes a difference for pedestrians and cyclists

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Calming traffic

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Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 11 2025

George's bids adieu

Pine Avenue appliance store owners announce retirement

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George's bids adieu

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Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 11 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Putin jeers Nobel committee; Weaponized feds target ant-fascists; Senators trapped in pointless circle

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 11 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Norris injured again; Palmer awaits the ball; The view from Atlanta.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 10 2025

Maybe the mayor is telling the truth

Is it possible ‘Treegate’ is muchado about nothing?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 10 2025

SPCA 'Howl-O-Wheelin'

Event next week includes trunk or treat and haunted activities.

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SPCA 'Howl-O-Wheelin'

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Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 10 2025

Mural progresses

DPW blocks street with trucks as artwork continues

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Mural progresses

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Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 10 2025

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Criminal mischief, shoplifting, car poppers busted and a DWI. All the reports. Nothing held back.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 10 2025

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Federal troops ordered to stand down; Letitia James indicted; 'plenary' authority misunderstood; Florida man charged with California arson,

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 10 2025

Short Take Sports

Short Take Sports: Sabres fall to 0-1, still expect to make the playoffs; turf install underway at new stadium;

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Oct 8 2025

Hope for Main Street

Credible developers bode well for the future

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Hope for Main Street

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