Randy Gorbman
Freelance JournalistRandy Gorbman is a freelance journalist and served as WXXI's Director of News and Public Affairs until his retirement in 2025.
Randy has over 30 years of broadcast news experience. Prior to his time at WXXI, he was news director at WHAM-AM in Rochester. Randy has also been news director, writer, announcer, and producer at radio stations in several cities in New York and Connecticut, as well as working as an editor at the NBC Radio Network. He served as past president of the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters' Association, and is currently a member of its Board of Directors.
Randy has also taught journalism to local students, serving as adjunct instructor at SUNY Geneseo and Monroe Community College.
Randy received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, and his Master's degree in Liberal Arts from SUNY Empire State College.
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Vice President JD Vance was joined by Donald Trump Jr. and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in a visit to Rome to show support for Republican congressional candidates. -
Vice President JD Vance visits Rome, NY, to rally support for GOP congressional candidates Anthony Constantino and Kailee Buller ahead of election day. -
Some Central New York lawmakers are calling for significant changes in how the state addresses what they are calling a “mental health crisis.” -
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente signed a local law this month establishing fines for businesses that sell Kratom. -
As the death toll from an earthquake that struck parts of Colombia a week ago has risen to more than 290 victims, Utica residents are trying to help the survivors. -
Schumer criticized a move by the Trump Administration that banned unions for a number of federal employees. -
New York state and local officials are celebrating the completion of a 100-mile electricity transmission project. -
There’s a push by a number of agencies in Oneida and Herkimer counties to get state legislation in place to better coordinate the response to incidents of domestic violence. -
A recent Utica University graduate has launched 'Namnu,' a new financial app developed with local incubator support to help small businesses track expenses and increase profitability. -
On Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, they’ll be competing in a variety of sports, including basketball, powerlifting, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
