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
Madison County To Begin Vaccinating Homebound Residents
The Madison County Health Department is teaming up with Nascentia Health to vaccinate county residents who are homebound.
MVHS Vaccine POD Has Open Appointments
Mohawk Valley Health System has open COVID-19 vaccination appointments for this week.
Vernon Downs Announces Harness Racing Season Begins This Weekend
Vernon Downs will kick-off its 68th season of live harness racing on Saturday, April 17,
New York State To Use Pfizer And Moderna Vaccines For Now
Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York state will follow CDC and FDA recommendations and stop using the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for now.
NY Releases Guidelines For Graduation Ceremonies
Governor Andrew Cuomo says effective May 1, indoor and outdoor graduation and commencement ceremonies will be allowed with limited attendee capacity, depending on the event size and the location.
Cuomo Wants College Students Vaccinated While Still In School
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state will be giving COVID-19 vaccines directly to colleges and universities around New York so they can vaccinate their students before they leave for summer break.
Central New York Gas Prices Remain The Same Two Weeks In a Row
Gas prices in New York state remain steady this week.
Community Foundation Marks Five Years Of Lead Free MV Initiative
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is marking five-years of the Lead-Free Mohawk Valley initiative.
Starbucks To Open First Utica Location
Starbucks will be opening its first location in Utica.
Amazon Coming To Frankfort Business Park
Amazon is coming to Frankfort.
Cuomo Announces Launch Of Statewide Vaccinate NY Campaign
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of the “Vaccinate NY” ad campaign to encourage all New Yorker to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
New York To Create A Monument To Honor Essential Workers
An Advisory Committee has been created to provide design input and recommendations for a monument in New York City to honor the service of New York’s Essential Workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.