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Rockland Resident is the Face of Lay’s Chips

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SPRING VALLEY, NY – Jean Paul Laurent, a Spring Valley resident and founder of Unspoken Smiles, a nonprofit promoting oral hygiene is featured smiling on a variety of Lay’s flavored bags.

The new bags are part of a campaign to promote Operation Smile, a nonprofit that provides surgeries for people with cleft lips or palates. Laurent was chosen to be featured on the bag because he founded Unspoken Smiles, a nonprofit promoting oral hygiene, especially among children. He has helped more than 7,000 children worldwide achieve and maintain their oral health, The Haitian Times reported.

In 2004, Laurent immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Rockland County, New York, before moving to Spring Valley. Before becoming the self-proclaimed Mayor of Smiles, the then 21-year-old was working at Target with limited English-speaking skills.“[Sixteen] years ago[,] I landed in this beautiful [sic] with just a suit case and a dream to excel, he said on LinkedIn. “A month later, I got my first job at Target with barely enough English to ring items as a cashier. Fast forward today, I’m at the very same store in west Nyack buying potato chips with my smile in them.”

He studied his way from Rockland Community College to New York University’s College of Dentistry, according to his LinkedIn profile. Laurent then obtained an Executive MPA from Columbia University.

In 2014, his organization got recognition by the United Nations and Clinton Foundation. Laurent got a role as a UN special consultant, providing requested advice and written statements on social and economic conditions in various countries, The Hatitain Times reported.

 

Story was originally posted in Yahoo News and can be read HERE.

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Savor the Flavor: Nyack Restaurant Week Returns April 23 – May 1, 2025

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Nyack Restaurant Week 2025 is scheduled from Wednesday, April 23, through Thursday, May 1. This annual event, organized by the Nyack Chamber of Commerce, invites both locals and visitors to indulge in special prix fixe menus and exclusive deals at over 30 participating restaurants and local merchants throughout downtown Nyack. Hudson Valley Tourism​

Event Highlights

  • Dates: April 23 – May 1, 2025

  • Times: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM daily

  • Offerings: Prix fixe lunch and dinner options, dine-in and take-out available

  • Participating Businesses: Over 30 restaurants, shops, and personal service providers

  • Theme: “Pair Your Fare” – encouraging diners to enjoy a full Nyack experience with food, shopping, and services​

For a full list of participating establishments and their special menus, visit the official Nyack Chamber of Commerce website. ​

Tips for Enjoying Restaurant Week

  • Reservations: Highly recommended, as spots can fill up quickly during this popular event.

  • Parking: Consider using public transportation or carpooling, as parking can be limited during peak times.

  • Explore Beyond Dining: Take advantage of the opportunity to shop and experience the local services offered during the week.

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Turiello’s in Nyack is Celebrating 45 Years in Business

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April 6, 2025

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What started as weekend drives up from Brooklyn in the late 1970s, has turned into 45 years of pizza, family and community on the corner of Broadway and Main Street.
We’re grateful to be here for your Friday pizza night, your quick bite in town, your sunny day gelato, your special occasions and even your late night slice.
We’re many miles from our hometown in Italy, but over the last 45 years, this special community has made Nyack our home away from home, and we’re honored to celebrate this milestone with you.
From our family to yours, Grazie! – from the owners of Turiello’s.
                                  Congratulations to one of Rockland’s best pizzerias!

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