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
Picente: Heroin Overdose Spike Stabilized
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says steps taken by the County’s Overdose Response Team have resulted in a stabilization of the heroin overdose spike.
Utica Police Cracking Down On Unpaid Parking Tickets
Utica Police are cracking down on motorists with unpaid parking tickets
OHSWA Household Hazardous Waste Facility Opens April 1st
The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility will open for the season on Monday, April 1st.
Oneida County Issues Heroin Overdose Alert
Oneida County officials say there have been 21 heroin overdoses over the past 10 days that resulted in five fatalities, primarily in Utica and Rome.
$62.5 Million In Credits Announced For Spectrum Customers
Spectrum Cable has begun to issue credits to New York consumers as required by Charter Communications' settlement with New York State.
Boilermaker Open Registration Begins Friday
Following a week of Early Access Registration, the 2019 Boilermaker field is nearly half-filled.
Gateway Properties Sells The Buffalo Head Restaurant
A landmark local restaurant has been sold once again.
St. Patrick’s Day Road Closures In Utica
Utica's St. Patrick's Day Parade is this Saturday and that means road closures and parking restrictions.
13 Year Old Student Struck By Vehicle At School Bus Stop
A 13-year old student was injured after being struck by a car the intersection of Glenmore road and Glen Ridge Drive in the Town of Annsville.
Oneida County STOP DWI Coordinator Charged With DWI-Drugs
The Oneida County STOP DWI Coordinator has been fired after being arrested for DWI-Drugs.
Palmieri Announces 2019 Pothole Campaign
The City of Utica will begin its 2019 pothole campaign next week.
Heart Run And Walk Means Traffic Changes For St. Luke’s Hospital
America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk will be held this Saturday morning and there will be road closings that will affect the St. Luke’s Hospital Campus.