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
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.
Not So Free, Turbo Tax To Pay $141 Million For Misleading Taxpayers
The company behind the Turbo Tax filing program will be forking over $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services.
Download App And Protect Your Children From Sexual Predators
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new tool to protect families and children from sexual predators.
3 Hospitalized, 2 Arrested After Police Chase in Albany
Douglas M. El Shaquille (age 28) of Albany and Drew M. Greene (age 20) of Troy are under arrest following a police chase in Albany on March 1, 2022.
Steps Taken To Allow New York Farmers To Grow Marijuana
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation creating a Conditional Cannabis Cultivation Bill.
Increase In Crude Oil Prices Leads To Higher Gas Prices At The Pumps
Gas prices are on the rise in New York state.
New York State Gets Mixed Grades In State Of Tobacco Control Report
The American Lung Association is out with its 20th annual State of Tobacco Control Report.
School District Tax Levy Will Be Capped At Two Percent This Year
For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at two-percent this year, up from 1.23 percent last year.
Governor Kathy Hochul Picks Senator Brian Benjamin As New Lt. Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced State Senator Brian Benjamin as her choice for Lt. Governor.
Cuomo Bids Farewell, Says He Tried His Best To Deliver For New York Residents
Governor Andrew Cuomo marks his final day in office on Monday.
Does New York State Owe You Money? Find Out Here
Does New York owe you money?
High Tech Handcuffs, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Gets New Restraint Tool
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is unveiling a new, state-of-the art and safe way to remotely restrain suspects who are resisting arrest.