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Say Hello to Girl Scout Sparkables!

Looking for a cookie that checks ALL the boxes? Girl Scout Sparkables are here!

These crunchy oatmeal cookies are packed with chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles, making them just as fun to look at as they are to eat. Even better, Sparkables are made to be allergy-friendly, gluten-free, nut-free AND vegan.

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Meet Patch Pals—The First Girl Scout Dog Cookie!

Here's something brand new for the four-legged members of the family!

Patch Pals are the Girl Scouts' first-ever dog cookie, giving your favorite furry friend a special treat of their own. 

So while you're picking up your favorite Girl Scout cookies, don't forget about your pup!

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From the colorful crunch of Sparkables to the doggy cookie Patch Pals, there's something new to discover this Girl Scout cookie season.

Thanks to our friends at Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson for the samples and keep an eye out for local cookie sales! 

the 170 million dollar rebuild will serve West Point for generations and the new suites are gorgeous!

My WHUD pre-game reports emanates from the 50 yard line entrance ...between the West Point Hall of Fame and the Fanatics gift shop...perfect!

Army won the first home game over Bryant University of Rhode Island ...the second home game is this Saturday vs South Florida!

Then 4 more after that including Air Force!  

Hope to see you there!

I had the pleasure of chatting with him for over 10 minutes on Tuesday afternoon when he called from his L.A. home...although he's looking forward to being back in New York where he was born and raised.

We talked about a lot of things and I told him that in my humble opinion, the Wayans family is the gold standard for comedy in the U.S.

I know the Marx Brothers were hysterical but I think all the Wayans just keep producing great stand-up, TV and movies...can Scary Movie 7 be far away? . 

Damon mentioned his 13 year old granddaughter (an aspiring singer ) just watched the Michael Jackson movie and told Damon...the music industry seems hard...I may just go into comedy...and he rightly told her she'd be good at it because its in her DNA! I told him about my 13 year old granddaughter and how proud I was to see her perform with her dance troupe at the Dutchess County Fair...and Damon made a great comment that he wishes somehow he had grandchildren BEFORE his own children. Impossible but he said he's have been a better father as a result!

Listen for his remarks the rest of the week on my morning show...he even through in his most famous line from "In Living Color"...

"homey don't play that"

To me, getting any of them to do their most famous voices is just so cool...Nancy did Bart, Harry did Mr. Burns, Yeardley did Lisa Simpson and of course Hank did Moe. This morning Candi did 4 different characters including Petunia Pig!

You can  listen to her comments on the new Looney Tunes movie out today called "Coyote vs Acme" on the morning show page eight here on WHUD.com!

On the other side of the coin...the late comedian George Carlin REFUSED to do his hippy dippy weatherman voice!

I guess I watched too many cartoons when I was a kid...although I'm not sure there could ever be TOO MANY CARTOONS!

Listen to my interview with PropStore V-P Chuck Costas on the Morning Show page right here on WHUD.com!

Smart, sincere and loyal....he never forgets the people who supported him BEFORE he became an international singing star!

Yesterday I got a chance to reconnect with Josh in an exclusive phone call from his L.A. home. He talked about his appearance at Bethel Woods this Sunday, his new album of classic movie songs "Cinematic" , his recent engagement at Disneyworld and he even sang a bit of "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin! 

You can hear it all on my Morning Show right here on WHUD.com....here's the link...https://www.whud.com/on-air/morning-show/

Josh is a great talent for sure but an even better person!

She was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for portraying Princess Diana in the movie "Spencer"

International stardom came as Kristen played Bella Swan in the  "Twilight" movies...a very popular franchise to say the least!

Her new movie...co-starring Alia Shawcat... is called "The Wrong Girls and the comedy hits screens nationwide on Friday, August 14th 

My phone interview with Kristen was so much fun...you can listen to it on my Morning Show page at WHUD.com! 

WHUD...where the stars come out in the MORNING!

David is also starring in a new movie on Amazon Prime called "Married Alive" which has gotten positive reviews! 

Well apparently I signed an old black & white card years ago for a lady named Victoria and now in 2026, either Victoria is no longer a fan or really needs money, because the signed card , now laminated BTW...showed up on eBay for an asking price of $12. Mind you, none of us charge anything to sign a card so $12 seems a bit steep!   

My co-worker Jimmy Lyles discovered it on eBay and alerted me...and my reaction was who in their right mind would pay anything, much less $12 for an old photo of ME? Especially anyone not named Victoria!

Well the answer came this week when my boss at WHUD, Chuck Benfer handed me the card because he BOUGHT IT on eBay! And he paid full price! Now it's on my work desk...and at $12 is perhaps the most valuable item on my desk! LOL

Mary can't wait for everyone to see new attractions this year including a circus which is free with the price of admission.

And its a family affair at the fair...Mary is assisted by her sister Isabella and brother Anthony.

If you missed my interview with Mary...check it out on the Morning Show page at WHUD.com

Tickets and information at OrangeCountyFair.com

#OrangeCountyFair

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How could he saw no? And so "Water Park Shark" in now available on Prime, Apple+ and other streaming services! It stars David Chokachi of "Baywatch" fame and Chelsea Gilson of Dollface"

If you missed the segment, it's available on the Mike Bennett Morning Show page at WHUD.com!  

"Water Park Shark" has my favorite tag line of the summer of 2026.....No food in the pool.....except YOU.  

•  NEW 1 HOUR NETFLIX STANDUP SPECIAL, “THIS JUST HIT ME”  is available for streaming.

•  A portion of “This Just Hit Me” provides a comedic look at the 2022 accident when Ryan was hit by a bus in which  he sustained serious injuries.

•  Ryan’s sharp, observational, and completely authentic humor draws audiences in with self-deprecating wit, masterful  sorytelling, and a genuine warmth that fills any room.

•  Ryan recently appeared on The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon 

•  “This Just Hit Me” follows Ryan’s previous Netflix Standup Special, “Happy Face” (2017).

•  Ryan’s TV credits include: 

                “The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon” (2x), “The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert,” “Conan,” “The Late, Late Show                 w/James Corden,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Last Comic Standing,” "Life & Beth,” "The Comedian” and “Comic's                 Unleashed” among others.

•  Ryan has written for the Oscar's
•  Ryan tours regularly with Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze

•  Ryan was Named one of Rolling Stone's "Five Comics To Watch"
•  Ryan won “Sierra Mist’s America’s Next Great Comic” competition.

•  In 2011 Ryan won The Great American Comedy Festival

•  Ryan has been a regular performer at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festivals

•  When not on the road, Ryan currently resides in New York City.

I take pride in knowing that buying a shirt helps support our troops...I never served myself so it's the least I can do.

Celebrities like Michael Douglas, Scarlett Johansson, David Boreanaz and Jack Black have made appeals on behalf for the USO...and that means something to me because it shows the range of people supporting the organization,

A devoted listener, Maria is planning on using HER $500 worth of gasoline to travel to Virginia to see family!

The Gas Roll Call is off tomorrow (Friday 7-3) for the July 4th holiday but will return on Monday when I'll announce what time we're playing!

100.7 WHUD...fueling YOUR summer and fueling family reunions in Virginia too!

See Charles Fazzino on Wednesday, July 1st at The Shop at NBC
Studios for a special meet-and-greet and signing of his Official Sail 4th
250 Poster Print! The entire Fazzino Sail 4th 250 Art Collection,
including 3D limited editions and 3D mini prints, will also be on display
and available for sale at the shop.

From one the "flower boys" dancing down the wrong aisle throwing petals, to the food, which was delicious, to the wait staff who were impeccable, the MC, DJ and Photo booth guys who all shined to speeches by members of the wedding party which were perfect!

Not likely to get any more wedding invites from WHUD listeners...but if this is the only one ever, I hit the jackpot!

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“I’m looking forward to it, it’s going to be my first time on a plane this year,” Camacho noted last month while competing at the Special Olympics New York state games in Buffalo. “My parents are very proud of me.”

The USA Games are held every four years and take place in Minneapolis, MN from June 20-26 this year. The competitions in Minnesota include 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 75,000 fans from all 50 states. The bowling competition is being held at Lucky Strike Lanes in nearby Blaine, MN

I was interested because I stopped drinking alcohol many years ago and Patricia quit 6 years ag and found very few non-alcohol options.

So she started her own brand which features:. 

DAYLIGHT is Solubrae's alcohol-removed Pinot Grigio, sourced from Sonoma County vineyards. It opens with citrus on the nose, moves into pear and stone fruit on the palate, and finishes with the clean mineral quality that comes from cool coastal soils. At less than 0.5% ABV and 25 calories per 5oz pour, DAYLIGHT is the wine for any hour of the day when you want something worth pouring.

SUNDOWN is Solubrae's alcohol-removed rosé, a blend of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir from California vineyards. The Pinot Grigio brings bright acidity and floral lift. The Pinot Noir adds color, body, and the berry character that makes SUNDOWN taste like a real rosé. Wild strawberry, melon, and a dry, clean finish. At less than 0.5% ABV and 35 calories per 5oz pour, SUNDOWN is built for evenings that deserve something in the glass worth noticing.

Alcohol removal is a post-fermentation process, not a substitute for fermentation. The grapes are harvested, crushed, and fermented exactly as they would be for traditional wine. The wine develops its flavor, structure, and character through that fermentation process. After fermentation is complete, a cold-temperature vacuum distillation method removes the alcohol while preserving the volatile aromatics and flavor compounds that make wine worth drinking. 

I was so intrigued I ordered two of each and got them a few days later. A family member tried it on Father's Day and LOVED it. Even took the rest of the bottle home! So Salute! to Solubrae! 

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Dubbed the PAWsome Campaign, the initiative sought to benefit SNARR Northeast, a special needs animal rescue and rehab facility, also located in White Plains.

During a SNARR Northeast adoption event called Paws on the Green, nearly all the puppies on site found their fur-ever homes! As for the PAWsome Campaign, AVE Hamilton Green collect nearly 400 donated items that reportedly filled 15 boxes for SNARR. A small amount of monitery contributions were also gifted to SNARR Northeast.

It just takes one community of residents getting together to make a difference and shine a spotlight on local organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of homeless pets around Westchester County and beyond. I applaud the effort of AVE Hamilton Green and their commitment to making National Pet Month count.

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If you'd like to donate to SNARR Northeast, click here.

If you missed John...you can listen on the Morning Show page at WHUD.com!

https://www.whud.com/on-air/morning-show/

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Rolled down my window and snapped this shot trying not to disturb the man. Came out pretty good considering its just my cell phone!

Let me see your photos...email them to mike@whud.com

When I talked to Melissa (and I'm scheduled to talk to Wynonna soon) I told her how their "Raised on Radio" was my favorite tour name of all time!

Melissa loves it too but says she didn't come up with the name but will happily take credit LOL

I met her a few years ago and was really impressed but her friendliness and sincerity. I told her how my nephew, Billy, told me about her music before she was a worldwide sensation! One of the few performers with not only a Grammy but an Oscar too!

Email your comments to  mike@whud.com

Despite collecting plenty of hits and mounting a late comeback, defensive miscues and a rough sixth inning on the mound proved costly for Hudson Valley. 

Jersey Shore struck first in the top of the third inning when Luis Caicuto lifted a sacrifice fly to score a run and give the BlueClaws a 1-0 lead. Moments later, Joel Dragoo delivered an RBI single to extend the advantage to 2-0. 

The Renegades answered in dramatic fashion in the bottom half of the inning. With the bases loaded, Wilson Rodriguez launched a grand slam to put Hudson Valley ahead 4-2. The blast was Rodriguez's fourth home run of the season and highlighted a four-run third inning for the Renegades. 

The BlueClaws cut into the deficit in the fourth inning when Tyler Pettroni grounded out, allowing Josh Moylan to score from third and make it 4-3. Hudson Valley responded in the bottom of the inning as Kaden Kent drove in a run with an RBI single, pushing the Renegades' lead to 5-3. 

Hudson Valley starter Allen Facundo (3.69 ERA) turned in a solid outing, pitching five innings while allowing three hits, three runs, and just one earned run. However, the game changed in the sixth after Jack Sokol came on in relief. Sokol allowed three hits and four earned runs in one inning of work as Jersey Shore erased the deficit and surged ahead. 

Nick Biddison delivered the biggest hit of the inning with a two-run triple, giving the BlueClaws a 6-5 lead. Caicuto followed with his second sacrifice fly of the night to extend the advantage to 7-5. 

Luis Velasquez helped stabilize the Renegades bullpen by tossing a scoreless seventh inning, while Bryce Warrecker followed with a perfect eighth. Hudson Valley cut the deficit to one in the bottom of the seventh when Kyle West drove in a run with an RBI single, making it 7-6. 

Jersey Shore added an important insurance run in the ninth inning when Nikau Pouaka-Grego singled home a run to stretch the lead to 8-6. 
The Renegades refused to go quietly in the bottom of the ninth. Down to their final out, Rodriguez ripped a triple into right field. 

Emmanuel Tejeda followed with an RBI single, bringing Hudson Valley within one run at 8-7. The comeback attempt ultimately fell short as the BlueClaws secured the victory. 

Hudson Valley's defense also struggled at key moments, committing two errors that contributed to two unearned runs. 

For the BlueClaws, starter Luke Gabrysh (4.54 ERA) earned the win after allowing five runs on nine hits across five innings. Brandon Beckel followed with two innings of relief, surrendering one earned run, while Jose Pena Jr. tossed a scoreless eighth inning. Wen-Hui Pan recorded the save despite allowing a run in the ninth. 

Rodriguez finished as the offensive star for Hudson Valley, going deep with a grand slam and adding a triple in the ninth. Biddison led the Jersey Shore's offense, finishing 3-for-4 with three RBIs, including the go-ahead triple in the sixth inning. 

The series continues Friday night with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Article by Rebecca Peikes - Summer Intern from University of Miami

If you're a Rosé lover like me, you won't want to miss an event happening June 13th and June 14th in Ulster County that is totally dedicated to it.

Robibero Winery in New Paltz is hosting a two-day Rosé party. So, if pink is your signature color and you like to drink pink, this festival has your name written all over it.

For those who like variety, Robibero will be offering up Rosé flights, as well as Rosé-infused and inspired cocktails (including the Pink Cloud which actually has cotton candy floating on top), and more. Plus, you won't leave hungry after enjoying some wood-fired pizza.

You can sit back and relax will sipping on Rosé, listening to live music, and enjoying Robibero's gorgeous vineyard views. It would be such a fun excuse to get your gals together for a Saturday or Sunday Funday!

Best of all it's free to attend and no reservations are necessary!

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Guests are encouraged to wear pink so go all out!

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As always, drink responsibly. XOXO.

(L: Sadie Sink as Max on 'Stranger Things'; R: Nell Fisher as Holly on 'Stranger Things'/21 Laps Entertainment/Monkey Massacre/Netflix via iMDb)

According to News12 Westchester, Fisher was grabbing some food with her family at Painter's Tavern on Hudson Street. She reportedly granted photos to a few fans who recognized her, including New Windsor's Eva Lopez (seen below).

STAR SIGHTING: A New Windsor family says they spotted Holly Wheeler from Netflix’s “Stranger Things” — actress Nell Fisher — at Painter’s Tavern in Cornwall over the weekend.

📷: Rebecca Lopez pic.twitter.com/qJUhL3wsEE

— Blaise Gomez (@BlaiseGomez12) June 8, 2026

I'm just as curious as you are what brought Fisher to the area and if it has anything to do with a new acting project, but she certainly picked a great place to dine! Painter's Tavern is right up her alley as an artistic type.

Delicious food...cold beer on tap, artisan pizza, outdoor dining, ice cream with lots of whipped cream and a wait staff that includes Skylar who reminded me of my favorite 100.7 WHUD co-worker Skylar Strauss