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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 Sun. Aug 16 2026

Thoughts on an avoidable State of Emergency

Mistakes have been made. Blame will be assigned.

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Thoughts on an avoidable State of Emergency

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Niagara Falls Sun. Aug 16 2026

Hoochenanny

My Morning Jacket and Guster rock out

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Hoochenanny

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Niagara Falls Sun. Aug 16 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Kani Walker looks good; 'Climb the Bison'; Deone Walker, wrecking machine

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 15 2026

Mayor declares state of emergency

Cites inaction by council in helping with paving and potholes

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Mayor declares state of emergency

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Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 15 2026

Governor Hochul won’t visit

Claims she doesn’t want to politicize Niagara issue

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Governor Hochul won’t visit

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Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 15 2026

Community Missions plans meat raffle

Event is Sept. 26 at Sikora Post in NT

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Community Missions plans meat raffle

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Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 15 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: Ballroom court battle continues; Suckers and losers losing green cards; Aircraft carrier hell

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Sat. Aug 15 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Mathis suspended 3 games; Bills interested in Vita Vea; DJ Moore shines

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Aug 14 2026

River Otters in the Niagara?

CBC reports sighting near Grimsby

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River Otters in the Niagara?

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Niagara Falls Fri. Aug 14 2026

Another toxic book club meeting

Book Club to meet at University adjacent to massive Superfund site

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Another toxic book club meeting

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Niagara Falls Fri. Aug 14 2026

Short Take Politics:

Short Take Politics: ‘Pillow guy’ goes poof; President’s popularity plummets; Trump tax on Canadian goods is coming

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Joseph Genco Editor

Niagara Falls Fri. Aug 14 2026

Short Take Sports:

Short Take Sports: Nathan Paetsch gets a new gig; About Dee Alford’s role; Bills release first depth chart; Who needs to step up for the Bills

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Joseph Genco Editor

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