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
New York State Celebrates 70%, Cuomo Announces A Reimagined State
Governor Andrew Cuomo says 70 percent of adult residents in the state have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Senators Schumer And Gillibrand Want To Hang Up On Robocalls
Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are joining their colleagues in the Senate to put and end to unsolicited robocalls.
Missed It By That Much, NY COVID Rate Just Shy Of 70% Vaccination Goal
Governor Andrew Cuomo says 69.9 percent of New York adults have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
New Orgill Distribution Centers Opens In Rome, Brings 225 Jobs To The Area
Orgill’s new distribution center in Rome is now fully operational and will begin servicing customers in an eight-state region in the coming weeks.
State Police Take Weapons And Drugs Off Utica Streets
A Utica man has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after State Police executed a search warrant on a home in Utica.
Southwest Airlines Expands Flights In Upstate NY, Offering Flights To/From Syracuse
A week after U.S. Senator Charles Schumer called on Southwest Airlines to launch service in Syracuse, the airline has announced it will begin flying out of Hancock International Airport in November.
Changes Made To Graduation Ceremonies In Two Local School Districts
The Utica City School District is announcing a change of dates and location for Proctor High School graduation.
Adirondack Railway Project Will Expand Service To Tupper Lake, NY In 2022
The Adirondack Railroad Preservation Society is releasing a construction update on their rail rehabilitation project.
COVID-19 Positivity Rate Hits New Record Low In New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing a new record low COVID-19 statewide positivity rate.
Cast Your Ballot As Early Voting In Oneida County Opens On Saturday
The Oneida County Board of Elections is reminding eligible voters that early voting for the Tuesday, June 22 local primaries begins on Saturday.
COVID Restrictions To Effectively Be Lifted Once NY Is 70% Vaccinated
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that most of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted once 70 percent of New York residents ages 18 and older have received the first doses of their COVID vaccination series.
Utica, NY Police Ask For Public’s Help In Shooting Investigations
Utica Police are investigating three separate shootings that have taken place over the Last four days,