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
State PSC Approves Major Transmission Line Project
The State Public Service Commission has approved a 93-mile transmission line starting in Oneida County and extending to Albany County.
Griffo Asks DA’s To Investigate Vaccine Registration
Senator Joe Griffo is calling for an investigation the posting of a link that allowed New Yorkers to make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Rite Aid Expands COVID Testing To Ages Four And Up
Rite Aid is expanding its COVID-19 testing to children ages four and older and will be opening 60 new self-swab locations on Friday.
Utica Man Arrested On Weapons Charges
A Utica man was arrested on weapon and drug charges after allegedly pointing a handgun at another individual during a dispute near Mary and Bacon Streets.
Madison County To Offer COVID Testing Through February
The Madison County Health Department says SUNY Upstate Medical University will be offering COVID-19 tests by appointment throughout the rest of January and February.
Local Lawmakers React To Governor Cuomo’s Budget Proposal
Local state lawmakers have issued the following statements regarding Governor Cuomo's 2022 budget proposal.
Cuomo Delivers Budget Address
With New York state billions of dollars in the red, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2022 Executive Budget proposal in Albany on Tuesday..
State Opens COVID Vaccination Site At SUNY Poly
State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito was on hand this morning as the state opened another COVID-19 vaccination site at SUNY Poly in Marcy.
Rome Police Investigating Animal Cruelty Complaint
Rome Police are investigating an animal cruelty complaint.
Rome Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident On West Dominick St
Rome Police are investigating a “shots fired” incident that happened just after 10:00 Wednesday night on the 700 block of West Dominick Street.