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 Police Searching For Missing Vernon Man [UPDATE]
State Police are looking for a missing Vernon man.
COVID Hospitalizations Increase By 122 Percent In New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the COVID-19 hospitalization rate in New York has increased from 1,200 to 2,700 in the last three weeks.
NY Sash Teddy Bear Toss To Hit The Road
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss will take place this year, albeit in a different format.
Cashless Tolling On The NY Thruway Goes Lives This Weekend
Cashless tolling will go live on the New York State Thruway’s ticketed system during the overnight hours of this Friday into Saturday.
Cuomo Designates Three Upstate Counties As COVID Yellow Zones
Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York state has entered a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of cases increase.
Rome Man Convicted Of Killing His Wife
A jury has found 48-year old Jason D’Avoilo of Rome guilty of second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of his wife.
Potential Public Exposures To COVID-19 In Madison County
The Madison County Health Department is reporting several potential public exposures to COVID-19.
2020 Local Election Results
Here are the unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections:
HEAP Applications Now Available For New Yorkers
Over $328 million in home heating aid is now available to low and middle-income New Yorkers who need help keeping their homes warm this winter.
State Police Will Be Cracking Down On Drunk Driving This Weekend
State Police and local police agencies will be increasing patrols this weekend to crack down on impaired and underage drinking through Halloween.
New Jersey And Connecticut Qualify For Travel Advisory List
Governor Andrew Cuomo says New Jersey and Connecticut have qualified for New York’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory quarantine list, along with 41 other states.
Arrest Made In Vandalism Of Utica’s Columbus Statue
Utica Police have arrested a 17-year old in connection with acts of vandalism at the Christopher Columbus statue at the corner of Mohawk Street and the Memorial Parkway.