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
Palmieri Declares Snow Emergency For Utica
Mayor Rob Palmieri has declared a Snow Emergency for the City of Utica that will go into effect at 10:00 tonight.
Gas Prices Continue To Rise In New York
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York state is $2.60, up four cents from last week.
Cuomo Announces Bar And Restaurant Closing Times To Be Extended
Governor Andrew Cuomo says given the continued decline in COVID hospitalization and infection rates throughout New York, closing times for bars and restaurants will be extended from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 statewide on Sunday.
Utica City FC Opts Out Of 2020-21 MASL Season
Utica City FC is opting out of the 2020-21 MASL season under the league’s COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy.
Madison County Sheriff’s Investigate Fatal Crash In Lenox
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal, two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday afternoon on Route 31 in the Town of Lenox in the area of White’s Farm Supply.
Palmieri Issues Another Snow Emergency
Due to tonight’s forecast and the need for safe passage of DPW and emergency services vehicles, Mayor Rob Palmieri has declared a Snow Emergency that will go into effect 10:00 tonight.
Snow Emergency Declared In Utica
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has declared a Snow Emergency that will go into effect at 10:00 tonight.
Snow Emergency Declared In Utica
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has declared a Snow Emergency that will go into effect at 10:00 tonight.
Walmart To Temporarily Close Rome Store
The Rome Walmart Supercenter on Rome-Taberg Road is closed today as part of a company-initiated program to allow third party cleaning crews to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building.
Governor Cuomo Delivers 2021 State Of The State Address
Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out his vision for the year ahead during his State of the State Address today.
Snow Emergency Declared In Utica
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has declared a Snow Emergency that will go into effect at 11:00 tonight.
Palmieri Tests Positive For COVID-19
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.