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
Surprise! Dollar General Donates $50,000 To Denti Elementary School For Literacy Programs
Students, teachers and administrators at Louis Denti Elementary School in Rome got a big surprise this morning.
Sylvan Beach Man Accused Of Threatening Neighbor With A Chainsaw
A Sylvan Beach man has been arrested for allegedly threatening a neighbor with a chainsaw.
Griffo Calls For Investigation Into Recent Assaults At State Prisons
Senator Joe Griffo is urging the Governor to direct the Inspector General to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into violent assaults at state prisons.
Utica School District Residents To Vote On $18 Million CTE Proposal Next Week
Residents in the Utica City School District will head to the polls next Tuesday, December 7, to vote on a nearly $18 million dollar referendum to establish on-site Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Take A Look, Utica Police Officers Patrol Downtown In The 1940’s and 50’s
Let's take a trip in the Way Back Machine, thanks to the Utica Police Department.
Donating To A Charity This Holiday? Attorney General Offers Some Tips
With Giving Tuesday right around the corner, New York State Attorney General Letitia James is releasing her annual “Pennies for Charities: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers” report.
Oneida Square Project Holds Drive Up, Curbside Black Friday Sale
It’s a Black Friday sale with a twist. The Oneida Square Project again provided gifts for over 300 children for the holidays on Friday.
Buffalo Bills Look To Bounce Back From Loss To Colts
Following a terrible 41-15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the Buffalo Bills will be back in action on Thanksgiving Night when the play the Saints in New Orleans.
Utica Comets Assist Rescue Mission Of Utica With Turkey Delivery
The Utica Comets, who are off to an AHL record 13-0 start, took some time off on Tuesday to deliver turkeys to the Rescue Mission of Utica.
Police Investigate Attempted Robbery At Cliff’s Local Market In Clinton
State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that happened at Cliff’s Local Market on Utica Street in Clinton.