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
Herkimer County Issues Guidelines For Visitors And Returnees
Herkimer County officials are issuing guidelines and procedures to be observed by seasonal homeowners, visitors and winter returnees due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Community Rallies In Support Of Hospital Workers
Residents of Hamilton, NY said “thank you” to local hospital workers on Sunday night.
Utica Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident
Utica Police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened just before 3:00 Friday afternoon
Oneida County Mental Health Hotline Is Open
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says the Oneida County Mental Health Hotline is up and running.
Mayor And Chamber Announce Shop Greater Utica Initiative
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce are announcing the #ShopGreaterUtica initiative to support local businesses.
State Police Investigating Fatal Accident In Richfield
State Police are investigating a fatal accident in the Town of Richfield.
Coronavirus Death Reported In Herkimer County
Herkimer County Public Health is announcing the County’s first coronavirus-related death.
Coronavirus Deaths Increase In New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the number of deaths from coronavirus in New York State is increasing.
Madison County Releases Map Of Positive COVID-19 Cases
The Madison County Health Department is posting a map of Madison County residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus on their website.
Cuomo, Social Distancing Could Be Slowing Hospitalization Rates
Governor Andrew Cuomo says evidence suggests a density control plan put in place in New York state to stop the spread of coronavirus may be working.
Brindisi To Hold Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall
Congressman Anthony Brindisi will be joined by local health care experts on Thursday to field questions regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Palmieiri Renews Emergency Order, Close Sports Fields And Parks
To limit the spread of coronavirus and to promote public health, Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri says City basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball fields and playground equipment cannot be used by the public until further notice.