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
NY Man Arrested For Making A Terroristic Threat On A Military Base
A Colonie, NY man is facing charges for allegedly making a terroristic threat while on a military base.
Bill Signed To Keep School Meals Free For 800,000 New York Students
Senator Charles Schumer says his bi-partisan Keep Kids Fed Act has been signed into law.
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
In a landmark decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court is overturning Roe v. Wade, the decades-old ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
As National Gas Prices Hit New A Record High, New York Prices Drop
While national gas prices have hit a new record high of $4.86 a gallon, the average price in New York State is down four-cents from last week.
Prices At The Gas Pumps Show Some Stability In New York
After dealing with weeks of increases, New York drivers are finally getting some relief at the gas pumps.
Accord, NY Man Accepts Boilermaker Wheelchair Challenge
The Boilermaker Road Race returns to its traditional July date this year after being held last year in October.
Still Going Up, Gas Prices In New York Reach A New Record High
Gas prices in New York State have reached a new record high.
Bottoms Up! New York State Works To Permanently Allow Alcohol To Go
Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing new efforts to support the hospitality industry in New York State.
UPDATE: Video of French Bulldog Puppies Being Stolen from Utica Home
Utica Police are asking for your help finding five French Bulldog puppies that are three weeks old. They were allegedly taken from a home on Dudley Avenue on February 24, 2022.
Steps Taken To Allow New York Farmers To Grow Marijuana
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation creating a Conditional Cannabis Cultivation Bill.
Super Bowl Or Super Expensive? Comparing Prices Over 31 Years
On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals will meet the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Red Cross Says Blood Shortage Could Be Dangerous For Patients
The American Red Cross ii facing a dangerously low blood supply, with its inventory at a crisis level.
January 2022 Regents Exams Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
New York State Education Commissioner Betsy Rosa announced on Tuesday that high school regents exams scheduled for January have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upstate New York Man Bursts Into Flames After Being Tasered By Police
An Upstate New York is in critical condition at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse after bursting into flames when police used a taser to subdue him.