I'm the News Director here at WIBX and have worked in radio in Utica since 1982 and 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. My hobbies include music, collecting sports memorabilia, golfing, biking and yes I'll admit it, professional wrestling. I am an avid sports fan as well and root for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Houston Astros and Colgate University. Favorite charitable cause include The Resuce Mission of Utica, where I volunteer every Thanksgiving, and 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
Rome Police Seize Over 200 Cartons Of Untaxed Cigarettes
Rome Police are cracking down on the illegal sale of cigarettes in the city.
Arrest Made In VVS High School Threat
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School is under a "lockout" following a potential threat against the school.
AAA Autonomous Vehicle Summit To Be Held In Utica
Congressman Anthony Brindisi, Senator Joseph Griffo and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente will all be featured speakers at an upcoming AAA-Autonomous Vehicle Summit in Utica.
Oneida County Stresses Importance Of Vaccinating Children
The is National Infant Immunization Week and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is urging parents to get their children vaccinated.
Utica Police Warn Of Phone Scam
Utica Police are warning residents of a phone scam.
Troopers Investigate Fatal Accident On The Thruway
State Police say one person was killed and another was seriously injured when they were struck by a tractor-trailer on the Thruway in the Town of Sullivan.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Serious Accident On Rte 26 In Lee
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Route 26 near the intersection of Converse Road in the Town of Lee.
Cuomo Signs Plastic Bag Ban
Governor Andrew Cuomo is signing off on legislation this Earth Day that bans the sale of single-use plastic bags in New York.
Utica City FC Tops Baltimore In Game One Of Playoffs
Utica City FC defeated the Baltimore Blast, 12-9 in Game One of the MASL Eastern Divison Final on Saturday night at the
Vernon Downs To Kick Off 66th Season Of Harness Racing On Friday
The 66th season of live harness racing begins at Vernon Downs on Friday night with a 6:10 post time.
State DOT Issues Travel Advisories For Utica
The State Department of Transportation is issuing a pair of travel advisories for Utica.
Three Time Boilermaker Wheelchair Champ Wins In Boston
Three-time Boilermaker Wheelchair Champion Daniel Romanchuk won today's Boston Marathon Wheelchair title.