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
The Community Foundation Urges Residents To Take The Pledge
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is asking community residents to take the Mohawk Valley Equity Pledge to build grassroots support for meaningful change.
Over 3,200 Tickets Issued During STOP-DWI Campaign
Law enforcement agencies across the state issued over 3,200 tickets for impaired driving during the recent STOP-DWI “Drive Over or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
Rome Police Warn Of Telephone Scam
Rome Police say they’ve been getting several complaints of people receiving calls with the caller ID reading “Rome Police Department.”
Rome Man Accused Of Sexual Contact With A Child
A Rome man has been indicted by an Oneida County Grand Jury for allegedly having sexual contact with an underage girl.
Steelwork At MVHS’s Downtown Utica Hospital Site Begins
The Mohawk Valley Health System downtown Utica hospital project reached another milestone today.
Oneida County Announces First COVID Death In Two Weeks
Oneida County is reporting a COVID-19-related fatality for the first time in two weeks.
Cuomo Announces Over 9 Million COVID Tests Have Been Conducted
New York state has now gone 34 straight days with a COVID-19 infection rate under one-percent.
MVWA To Perform Scheduled Maintenance In Whitestown
Mohawk Valley Water Authority crews will be performing a scheduled repair at the corner of Cresthill Drive and Clinton Street in Whitestown on Wednesday.
Sculpture In Utica To Honor Essential Workers
Sculpture In Utica To Honor Essential Workers
Cuomo Says New York’s Private Casinos Can Open Next Week
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that the state’s private casinos like Vernon Downs can re-open at 25-percent capacity on September 9th.