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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. Oct 10 2026

The most improbable country club

John Cooper gets exposed to golf and pays it forward

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The most improbable country club

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Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 10 2026

Eliminate the garbage tax at what cost

$665,000 in revenue nonprofits currently pay would head back to the general fund

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Eliminate the garbage tax at what cost

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Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 10 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Petit larceny over a $5 candle; neighbor issue; officer recognizes suspect. Suspect runs. Officer catches, subdues, recovers switchblade.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 10 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Politics

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Oct 10 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Hairston a study in crisis management; Kobie Turner? Who’s that?; Matt Villalta is the new Michael Houser

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 9 2026

Revisiting the council meeting

The debate rages

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Revisiting the council meeting

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Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 9 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Fun foot chase, you can't pee wherever you want, scrappers, the consequences of not leaving and a DWI

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 9 2026

When maintenance causes panic

Toxic waste, and precautions during Love Canal monitoring causes panic.

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When maintenance causes panic

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Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 9 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Nova Scotians open co-op grocery; Mamdani advocates for ICE victim; Hegseth says Feds to livestream execution

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Oct 9 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Rams bring a favorite running play; Alllen and Stafford are both great; Sabres fall flat

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Oct 8 2026

Garbage tax stays static

City Council refuses to accept even the slightest increase.

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Garbage tax stays static

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Niagara Falls Thu. Oct 8 2026

Alissa Ellman takes her shot

Veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan tries to upset Claudia Tenney

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Alissa Ellman takes her shot

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Niagara Falls Thu. Oct 8 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: ‘He can do whatever he wants’; When graft goes wrong

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Thu. Oct 8 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Next up, the Rams; Bills tumble in rankings; Krebs shines under Lindy

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Oct 7 2026

Council to consider trash tax increase

It hasn't gone up since 2017. Controller asks for 1.2% increase

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Council to consider trash tax increase

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Niagara Falls Wed. Oct 7 2026

Fired engineer sues DEC

Standing up and speaking out over the Goodyear coverup costs Dylan Keenan his job.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Oct 7 2026

Super thoughts

A monthly column from Niagara Falls Schools

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Oct 7 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Melting orange oozes everywhere; President whines about NY Times; Talarico winning in Texas

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Oct 7 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres win again; Metsa’s fight still resonates; Bills add corner

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Oct 6 2026

NCIG hears about city budget

Line-item budget is mostly police and fire. There is no bottom line for public works

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NCIG hears about city budget

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