Apalachin Community Press, May 2000
Ribbon Cutting for Fortunato's Italian Restaurant
On April 20, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrated the opening of Fortunato's Italian Restaurant on North Main Street in Newark Valley. Fortunato's is owned by Laura Vattiato and is managed by her son, Vincent Vattiato. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, a reception was held at the restaurant. The ribbon cutting ceremony was sponsored by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce.
 Pictured below are: (left to right) Bill McLaughlin, Newark Valley Chamber of Commerce, who presented the "first dollar of profit' to the Vattiatos; Vincent Vattiato, and Laura Vattiato.                                      Photo by Joe Langevin