•  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!

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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!

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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

She will be based in Fishkill but we also have offices in White Plains and Kingston so I'm sure she'll be making the rounds!

Lisa is a radio veteran and lives in Goshen.

Oh and I might have buried the lede...in our first chat, when she said she lives in Goshen, I said oh you might have seen my brother Matt Bennett's law office in town. She said Matt Bennett is YOUR brother...his wife Sarah is my former sister-in-law. Small world don't you think? 

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Well today the clock is ticking so consider supporting hundreds of local charities at https://www.hvgives.org/

Just watching the donations add up in real time is inspiring as the countdown clock reminds everyone that time is running out!

So make a donation and tell a friend, neighbor, family member or co-worker that you've done something positive for your community...maybe your generosity will rub off on others!

Let me know what you think...email mike@whud.com with any comments!

But Tim has a great personality and doesn't get rattled by the pressure. And to be sure of that, I got him a banana shaped stress reliever!

I already have another one on order figuring he might wear this one out pretty quickly!

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I road the Cyclone roller coaster three times. Except I found out a short time later I was woefully misguided. I had gone to the WRONG amusement park and road the WRONG roller coaster.

I know having only lived in The Hudson Valley for 18 months or so still makes me a newbie, but how did I not realize that THIS is where Mariah actually filmed and directed the 'Fantasy' video? It wasn't Coney Island and it wasn't the Cyclone. It was the then Rye Playland and it was The Dragon roller coaster! It was nearly in my own back yard all along.

I will right that wrong this summer. The Dragon at Playland Park, and all its other rides, are officially back in action for its 98th season. Playland Park in Rye, Westchester County, has just reopened to the public for its 2026 season and it's reportedly undergone a $150 million makeover, according to News 12 Westchester. 

One of the biggest upgrades is The Dragon roller coaster. According to Playland Park's official Instagram, The Dragon's got a new look with new fangs that are bigger, sharper, and more vicious than ever!

 

 

 

 

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I cannot wait to go for a ride. Maybe not two to three dozen as Mariah was rumored to, but definitely at least one.

Welcome back, Playland Park!

I also visited the Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor and the grave of my beloved mother-in-law Mary McGraw Bell who was my biggest fan. 

I miss them both every day and Mother's Day is a poignant reminder of how much they meant to me and why I try to honor their memory by enjoying my life and being thankful to have such great memories of both Ellen and Mary. I'd love to hear your comments, email mike@whud.com

BHS NJROTC Earns “Distinguished Unit with Honors” Designation for Fourth Consecutive Year

The Brewster High School NJROTC program has once again been recognized for its excellence, earning the prestigious “Distinguished Unit with Honors” designation for 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive year the program has received this honor.

Among 30 schools in Area 1, Brewster ranked third, placing it in the top 10 percent of more than 600 Navy JROTC units worldwide. The designation represents the highest level of recognition awarded to NJROTC programs.

NJROTC units are evaluated annually and may receive one of three distinctions: Unit Achievement Award (top 50 percent), Distinguished Unit (top 30 percent), and Distinguished Unit with Honors (top 20 percent).

The continued success of the Brewster program reflects the dedication, leadership, and discipline demonstrated by its cadets, as well as the commitment of its instructors and the support of families and the school community

That's where Window Nation comes in...I'm gotten to know them and invited then to my home for a demo....demonstration...not demolition. at least not yet!

With their current buy 4 get 4 free offer...I couldn't refuse. Ian came to Beacon from his Westchester office and is willing to come to your place if you need replacement windows like I do.

He brought a heat lamp and a gadget to measure potential heat loss and he showed us a window with all the great features including those bendable screens that were featured on Shark Tank a few years ago!

I'll keep you updated on our window project! 

https://www.windownation.com/

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Cedric is a busy guy to say the least....he's starring in a Broadway play until July...he's one of the voices in the new animated movie "Swapped", his new BBQ book with his buddy Anthony Anderson comes out Tuesday and his long-running CBS series "the Neighborhood" just finished an 8 year run! I'm exhausted just typing all these accomplishments!

And still had time to chat with me about all of the that plus his decision early on to use the stage name Cedric The Entertainer...which has proved to be very accurate! 

BTW I just ordered 4 copies of his BBQ book for my sons and son-in-law for Father's day!

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I highly recommend you take your family there and of course there are plenty of programs offered depending on the time of year.

Their website is simply: stonykill.org

I guess spring has really sprung and I hope the goose family avoids the traffic when they wander out...and if they cross the road to graze on our lawn they better be very careful....radio people are not known for their driving skills LOL

This photo shows me two things....#1 I need a real camera....not just the one on my cellphone.

#2...we need our windows washed!

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mike@whud.com

So, it's exciting to hear that a once beloved drive-in theater, which showed classics like 'E.T.', 'Ferris Bueller', and 'Mean Girls' as well as current releases, is on track to reopen after being closed for the last three years.

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino confirmed the rumors in early April, stating, “It’s more than just a movie theater; it’s a piece of our local history and a summer tradition that we’ve all truly missed.”

The once Cohen Family-owned and operated Hyde Park Drive-In Theatre, which shut down in 2023 after 73 years, is reportedly on the mend.

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The landmark is currently owned by National Park Service who has signed a lease with a new operator. The drive-in movie site, on Albany Post Road, is currently undergoing renovations to get it back up and running, according to NewYorkUpstate.com.

Not only will the theatre's projection and sound system be updated, but the concession stand is reportedly undergoing a makeover, too. 

No exact date has been published as to when Hyde Park Drive-In Theatre might welcome outdoor moviegoers once again, but we're keeping our fingers crossed it'll be in time for summer and will certainly keep you posted about any updates.