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
New York Coronavirus Cases Top 100,000 With Over 2,300 Deaths
The number of positive coronavirus cases in New York state have topped 102,000
Coronavirus Deaths Top 2,300 In New York State
The number of deaths from the coronavirus has topped 2,000 in New York.
Two Women Arrested Following Incident At Cicero Store
State Police arrested two women who allegedly coughed in the face of two employees at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Cicero and claimed they had the coronavirus.
MVHS Opens Triage Tents At St. Luke’s And St. Elizabeth Hospitals
Mohawk Valley Health System has opened respiratory triage tents outside the Emergency Departments at St. Luke’s and St Elizabeth Hospitals.
Herkimer County Issues Guidelines For Visitors And Returnees
Herkimer County officials are issuing guidelines and procedures to be observed by seasonal homeowners, visitors and winter returnees due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Oneida County Mental Health Hotline Is Open
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says the Oneida County Mental Health Hotline is up and running.
Coronavirus Death Reported In Herkimer County
Herkimer County Public Health is announcing the County’s first coronavirus-related death.
Madison County Releases Map Of Positive COVID-19 Cases
The Madison County Health Department is posting a map of Madison County residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus on their website.
Cuomo, Social Distancing Could Be Slowing Hospitalization Rates
Governor Andrew Cuomo says evidence suggests a density control plan put in place in New York state to stop the spread of coronavirus may be working.
Coronavirus Cases Top 25,000 In New York State
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York state now tops 25,000.
Centro Bus Closes Utica Hub, Waives Fares Temporarily
Centro Bus is temporarily waving fares for bus services in all locations until further notice.
Two More Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed In Oneida County
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in the County.