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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 Thu. Aug 27 2026

Porchfest Saturday

1-5 p.m. live music, good food and fun

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Porchfest Saturday

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Niagara Falls Thu. Aug 27 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Bills final preseason preview; Who makes the 53?

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Aug 25 2026

In Depth: Main Street reimagined

Despite all the skepticism, real things are happening on Main Street in Niagara Falls

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In Depth: Main Street reimagined

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Niagara Falls Tue. Aug 25 2026

Jazz fest this weekend

Annual event offers great food and music

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Jazz fest this weekend

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Niagara Falls Tue. Aug 25 2026

Niagara Falls Police Blotter

Niagara Falls Police Blotter: DUI drugs, creative shoplifting, harassment and fight with police. All the reports, nothing omitted

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Tue. Aug 25 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Trump’s fight with Canada worsens; If you don’t like Trump you aren’t alone; 'Lake America'? Hav you lost your mind?

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Short Take Politics:

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Niagara Falls Tue. Aug 25 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: About Ed Oliver; Bowry has looked bad but likely stays; Peyton Krebs is a needed, reliable piece

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Aug 24 2026

State lets family down

McKiernan's still won't be relocated

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State lets family down

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Niagara Falls Mon. Aug 24 2026

Tour Tales

Riding bikes down to the Whirlpool Rapids; Watching the wildflower blooms cycle;

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Tour Tales

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Niagara Falls Mon. Aug 24 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Sleepy president is fat; Is Texas turning blue?; Patrolling DC embarrasses Guardsmen

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Mon. Aug 24 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Butker’s kick shows football is changing; Bills 53 after Browns; Jets look weak

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sun. Aug 23 2026

In depth with Luella Kenny

Love Canal history is repeating itself

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In depth with Luella Kenny

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