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
Utica National Group Foundation Awards $250,000 To Local Food Pantries
The Utica National Group Foundation is awarded $250,00 to over 30 local food pantries and soup kitchens.
4th of July Celebration Back On, Fireworks Will Fill The Night Sky In Utica
Mayor Palmieri says due to recently lifted COVID restrictions, Utica will be hosting fireworks on Monday, July 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 at F.T. Proctor Park.
You Can Fish For Free In New York This Weekend
Saturday and Sunday is Free Fishing Weekend in New York state, the second of six free fishing days recognized across the state each year.
Calling All Restaurants! Madison County Creates Program To Support Local Businesses
Madison County is looking for local restaurants to join their “Madison Local Eats” program.
Iconic New York State Car Dealer, Billy Fuccillo Passes Away
Billy Fuccillo, who ended commercials for his car dealerships with the catchphrase “It’s gonna be Huuuuuugge, has died.
Hamilton College Town-Gown Grant Awards To Non-Profits Top $1 Million
The Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund recently distributed a record $157,000 in grants to 14 non-profits serving the Village of Clinton and Town of Kirkland.
New York State Celebrates 70%, Cuomo Announces A Reimagined State
Governor Andrew Cuomo says 70 percent of adult residents in the state have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Roll Up Your Sleeve And Give The Gift Of Life, Red Cross In Urgent Need Of Blood
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases and elective surgeries deplete the nation’s blood supply.
Senators Schumer And Gillibrand Want To Hang Up On Robocalls
Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are joining their colleagues in the Senate to put and end to unsolicited robocalls.
Missed It By That Much, NY COVID Rate Just Shy Of 70% Vaccination Goal
Governor Andrew Cuomo says 69.9 percent of New York adults have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.