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
Cuomo Says Bowling Alleys Can Open On Monday
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that bowling alleys will be allowed to open on Monday at 50 percent capacity
Labor Department Stops $1 Billion In Unemployment Fraud
The New York State Department of Labor has prevented more than $1 billion from falling into the hands of fraudsters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oneida County, Six New Positive COVID Cases, One New Death
Oneida County is reporting six new positive COVID-19 cases today and one new death.
Cuomo Releases Latest COVID 19 Numbers For New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo is releasing the latest COVID-19 numbers for New York state.
Layoffs At MVHS Take Effect Today
Layoffs began today at Mohawk Valley Health System as part of MVHS’s recovery and restructuring plan to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.
Armed Man Barricaded Inside Home In Cazenovia [UPDATED]
Several law enforcement agencies are on the scene after a man barricaded himself inside his home in Cazenovia.
Two Men Charged In Assault At Large Party
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says the arrest of two men for an assault happened at a large party on Shed Road in the Town of Westmoreland.
State Lawmakers Call For State To Allow Bowling Centers To Reopen
Local state lawmakers were at King Pin Lanes in Rome today to call on the state to allow bowling centers to re-open.
Arrest Made In Oneida Castle Homicide
State Police have made an arrest in the homicide of an Oneida Castle man.
Mayor Palmieri Announces Free WiFi In Downtown Utica
The City of Utica will be offering free WiFi in targeted areas of downtown beginning on Monday, August 10th.
Teachers Unions Demand Statewide Policy For COVID-19 In Schools
Two teachers’ unions are demanding a clear statewide policy for building shutdowns, tracing and quarantine protocols regarding positive COVID-19 cases in schools.
Groundbreaking Held For New Fitness Mill
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning for the new “Live It! Downtown” complex on Oriskany Boulevard in Utica.