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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. Nov 7 2026

The World According to Bob

You don’t have to bag your leaves

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The World According to Bob

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Niagara Falls Sat. Nov 7 2026

November: A Month of Gratitude, Opportunity, and Community

Superintendent leans in on positivity

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November: A Month of Gratitude, Opportunity, and Community

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Niagara Falls Sat. Nov 7 2026

Short Take Politics

Short Take Politics: Heather Cox Richardson sums it up; It was more than repudiation; Trump's answer: Promote the fascist;

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Nov 7 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Shno man mic’d up; Norris breaks out; Luukonen looked strong; Vikings are blitz crazy

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Nov 6 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: Begging at the polls is a bad choice

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Nov 6 2026

LDC delayed

Council members call for more members, guarantees on event center committee

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LDC delayed

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Niagara Falls Fri. Nov 6 2026

Edmund Fitzgerald remembered

Council on the Arts hosts annual event

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Edmund Fitzgerald remembered

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Niagara Falls Fri. Nov 6 2026

Art of Lit at the NACC

Book event is Saturday from 12-3 p.m.

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Art of Lit at the NACC

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Niagara Falls Fri. Nov 6 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Bills trade deadline; Jake Richard adjusts to Amerks; Bills O-line banged up

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Nov 4 2026

Niagara election brings no surprises

McMurray and Mapp were sound and fury signifying nothing.

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Wed. Nov 4 2026

Italian Fest returns

Year 2 will be July 16, 17 and 18 in Lewiston

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Italian Fest returns

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Niagara Falls Wed. Nov 4 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Cee-ya CJ; Vikings have a QB problem; Could Thompson hit 50?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Nov 3 2026

Mayor proposes tax increase

Blames increased costs for wages and benefits among other things

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Mayor proposes tax increase

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Niagara Falls Tue. Nov 3 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres finding their way; Next up: Vikings; Wentz in for Vikes?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Nov 3 2026

Proposed budget includes a tax increase

About $43.50 for a home valued at $166,666

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Nov 3 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Sabres finding their way; Next up: Vikings; Wentz in for Vikings

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Nov 2 2026

Up next: The race for Mayor

Restaino is likely running again. Rounding up the other likely candidates

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Up next: The race for Mayor

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Niagara Falls Mon. Nov 2 2026

The final countdown for McMurray v. Wydysh

Republican candidate hides, Democrat speaks uncomfortable truths

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The final countdown for McMurray v. Wydysh

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Niagara Falls Mon. Nov 2 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Liars, damn liars and statistics; $50 million haul for the grifters to buy a pardon; About that Alaska ballot mess

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Nov 2 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Winning ugly; Geno Stone? Why not.; Arrow Up/Down

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Joseph Genco Editor

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