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
Griffo Calls For Immediate Changes To Bail Reform
Senator Joseph Griffo is calling on Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to take immediate action to address serious flaws with bail reform.
Boilermaker To Conduct Special New Year’s Day Registration
The Boilermaker will be holding a limited-tme registration period beginning at midnight on New Year's Day.
No Hospital Downtown Suit Against MVHS SEQR Can Advance
The group #NoHospital Downtown says an Albany Supreme Court has ruled that a lawsuit against Mohawk Valley Health System's SEQR process for the downtown hospital project has merit.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Non Criminal Event On Rt 69
According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert Maciol, there's a police presence on Route 69 in the City of Rome regarding a non-criminal investigation.
Conserve Water Advisory In Effect In Deansboro
The Oneida County Health Department says a Conserve Water Advisory is in effect in the Deansboro Water District as crews search for large leak.
Remsen School District On Lockout Following Incident In Village
The Remsen Central School District is currently on a lockout due to an incident in the village of Remsen.
Levitt AMP Concert Series Returns To Utica For 2020
The Levitt AMP Concert Series is coming back to Utica for the fifth year in a row.
Cuomo Announces Approval Of Major Disaster Declaration
A major disaster declaration has been issued by the federal government for the 18 counties that sustained damage during the storms and flooding on Halloween.
Rome Woman Caught With Loaded Handgun At Syracuse Airport
An Oneida County woman was caught by Transportation Security Administration officers with a handgun loaded with three bullets in her carry-on bag at Syracuse-Hancock International Airport on Wednesday.
Oneida County 9-1-1 Service Affected In Bridgewater [UPDATE]
A provider issue has led to the inability of Oneida County residents in the Bridgewater area on the 822 exchange with Windstream Telephone to dial 9-1-1 for emergency services.
Threat Against New Hartford High School Deemed Not Credible
Officials with the New Hartford School District say a threat of violence at New Hartford Senior High School has been deemed not credible.
Lockdown At MVCC Following Reported Stabbing [UPDATE]
Mohawk Valley Community College is currently under a shelter in place advisory after a reported fight and stabbing at the college this afternoon.