I'm the News Director at WIBX and have worked in radio in Utica since 1982 when I got my start at WRUN. I graduated from Herkimer County Community College with a degree in Radio-TV Broadcasting and I'm currently a member of the HCCC Radio-TV Advisory Committee. I love music, collecting sports memorabilia, golfing, biking and yes I'll admit it, professional wrestling. I am also an avid sports fan as well rooting for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Houston Astros, and Colgate University. A favorite charitable cause is The Rescue Mission of Utica, where I volunteer every Thanksgiving, and participating in the Sitrin STARS Program. In addition to my daily newscasts, you can catch me co-hostng the CNY Travel Show every Sunday morning.
Jim Rondenelli
State Opens COVID Vaccination Site At SUNY Poly
State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito was on hand this morning as the state opened another COVID-19 vaccination site at SUNY Poly in Marcy.
Coumo Highlights Infrastructure In Final State Of The State
Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered the fourth and final part of his 2021 State of the State Address on Thursday.
Two Animals Test Positive For Rabies In Oneida County
The Oneida County Health Department says two animals have tested positive for rabies in Oneida County.
Walmart To Temporarily Close Rome Store
The Rome Walmart Supercenter on Rome-Taberg Road is closed today as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building.
Rome Hospital Vaccinates Over 300 As Eligibility Expands
Rome Memorial Hospital vaccinated 40 law enforcement officers and other first responders on Monday.
Governor Cuomo Delivers 2021 State Of The State Address
Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out his vision for the year ahead during his State of the State Address today.
Utica DPW Undertaking Two Major Demolition Projects
The City of Utica’s Department of Public Works is undertaking two major demolition projects.
2021 Boilermaker To Be Held On Sunday, October 10th
Utica Boilermaker officials announced today that the date for the 2021 Boilermaker 15K and 5K races will be moved from its traditional second Sunday in July to Sunday, October 10th.
MVHS Begins Vaccinating Long-Term Care Residents And Staff
Mohawk Valley Health System became one of the first in the state to begin vaccinating residents and staff in its long-term care facility on Monday.
Madison County Closes Offices To The Public
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the region, Madison County has decided to reduce staff to essential in-person operations only.
Active COVID-19 Cases Top 5,000 In Oneida County
It was another big weekend for the number of COVID-19 cases in Oneida County.
Sheriff’s Office: Oneida County Snowmobile Trails Are Closed
Despite the heavy snow that fell this week In Central New York, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is reminding snowmobilers that snowmobile trails in Oneida County are currently closed.