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
Oneida Nation’s Lake House At Sylvan Beach To Open July 27
The Oneida Indian Nation’s Lake House at Sylvan Beach will be opening its doors on Monday, July 27th.
Hepatitis Exposure At Oneida Eatery
The Madison County Health Department says an employee at the Taco Bell on Glenwood Avenue in Oneida is presumed positive for Hepatitis A.
Decision On Re-Opening NY Schools Will Made First Week Of August
Governor Andrew Cuomo says a decision on re-opening schools in the fall will be made the first week of August.
Cuomo Releases COVID Numbers, Adds 3 States To Travel Advisory
Governor Andrew Cuomo did not hold a press briefing today, but he did release the latest COVID-19 numbers for New York state.
Hepatitis A Confirmed In Employee Of Rome Taco Bell
The Oneida County Health Department says an employee at the Taco Bell on Erie Boulevard West in Rome has tested positive for Hepatitis A.
Oneida County Sees 22 New COVID Cases, No Deaths
Oneida County is reporting 22 new positive COVID-19 cases.
Utica Parks And Playgrounds To Open On Monday
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri says starting on Monday, City parks and playgrounds will be open Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eight New States Added To New York’s Travel Advisory
Governor Andrew Cuomo says eight more states meet the metrics to qualify for the Travel Advisory requiring individuals who travel to New York from those states to quarantine for 14 days.
Cuomo Announces Tri-State COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, are issuing a joint Travel Advisory.
Plane Crashes Into Building In The Town Of Lee
State Police are investigating an airplane crash in the Town of Lee.
2020 Boilermaker Cancelled, Will Be Held As Virtual Event
For the first time in 43 years, the Utica Boilermaker Road Race will not take place on the second Sunday in July.
Utica And Rome DMV Offices To Reopen On June 16th
The Utica and Rome DMV Offices will resume in-person license, permits and non-driver ID transactions on June 16th by appointment only.