Renee DiNino

iHeartMedia Hartford, CT’s The River 105-9 announced today the retirement of Renee DiNino from the station and as the host of Community Access. Renee’s last day on-air will be June 30, 2024.

Renee is a Connecticut native who grew up listening to The River and has most recently served as Midday Host, Community Access Director and host of Acoustic Sunday Mornings. Throughout her career, Renee received many accolades for her community service and was awarded numerous Humanitarian Awards. She serves on multiple boards and committees including Kenway’s Cause, Inc, Connecticut FoodShare, Operation Fuel, Special Olympics Connecticut and Autism Speaks, amongst others. Her most recent passion projects have included working with Connecticut Legislatures on the passing of an animal advocacy bill and working with Campaign for Bully Free Communities as an Ambassador and is a champion of children’s causes and literacy and military/veteran centered nonprofits. She’s also passionate about working with CT Animal Control Officers to educate the public on the over-population of animals and the proper surrender of them.

“Renee has done an amazing job in her nearly two decades as the Midday Host on The River,” said Joey Brooks, iHeartMedia Connecticut Senior Vice President, Programming. “Her commitment to the community is unmatched and she has helped raise millions of dollars to help the people of Connecticut and beyond.”

“Renee has done incredible work during her time with iHeartMedia and has done so much to help the community,” said Steve Honeycomb, Market President for iHeartMedia Connecticut. “She will be missed, and we are grateful for all that she has done for our stations and listeners.”