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
MVHS Begins Vaccinating Long-Term Care Residents And Staff
Mohawk Valley Health System became one of the first in the state to begin vaccinating residents and staff in its long-term care facility on Monday.
Madison County Closes Offices To The Public
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the region, Madison County has decided to reduce staff to essential in-person operations only.
Active COVID-19 Cases Top 5,000 In Oneida County
It was another big weekend for the number of COVID-19 cases in Oneida County.
Sheriff’s Office: Oneida County Snowmobile Trails Are Closed
Despite the heavy snow that fell this week In Central New York, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is reminding snowmobilers that snowmobile trails in Oneida County are currently closed.
Sheriff’s Office Release Names Of Fatal Fire Victims
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the four people who were killed in a house fire on Rome-Oriskany Road on Tuesday night.
Griffo To Give Up Senate Leadership Position
State Senator Joseph Griffo has announced that he will be giving up the title of Deputy Minority Leader upon the completion of this year’s term.
MVHS Receives First Shipment Of COVID-19 Vaccine
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived at Mohawk Valley Health System.
Snow Emergency Declared In Utica
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has declared a Snow Emergency that will go into effect at 11:00 tonight.
State Details Plans To Expand Hospital Capacity In COVID Fight
New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker has issued a letter to hospital administrators detailing directives to expand capacity as the state fights COVID-19.
Rome Hospital Could Begin Vaccinating Workers Next Week
Rome Memorial Hospital is expected to begin vaccinating its employees for COVID-19 as early as next week, if the FDA authorizes emergency use of the Moderna vaccine on Friday as expected.
Utica Police Investigate Mary Street Shooting
Utica Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night on the 1300 block of Mary Street.
Picente Appoints New Director Of Public Health
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente has appointed County Director of Environmental Health Daniel Gilmore as the county’s new Director of Public Health.