Surprise Random Voices in Patchogue 

 Ben Vitale

Last week I had lunch at two of the new Pub/ Restaurants in Patchogue. Everyone around me seemed to be very friendly so I decided to conduct an ad hoc poll; asking the restaurant patrons a question about our village, Patchogue, NY.

I asked the same question to each of seven people who were between the ages of 20 and 40 years old. The Question… “What do you think of the “new Patchogue village?” I was very surprised at what happened! I was only anticipating an answer but I got more than I expected; I got an emotional response! Each of the seven people that I spoke to replied to me with a brilliant display of facial emotion when I asked the question; “what do you think of the new Patchogue village?” OMG! All seven people were actually emotionally attached to Patchogue! I never expected the emotional response from all seven people!

In all cases the “Bars,” “Arts Community,” and the “Patchogue Theatre,” were undeniably the magical Ingredients that when put into a shaker, produced a drink that is second to none! These people, most of which are residents of Patchogue, were very proud to be part of the new Patchogue! I actually saw it in their faces! I could believe it because I feel the same way! My niece who is in her 40s just loves the New Patchogue! She says that our village is once again like it was when she was a teenager; at that time the village was a meeting place, where friends would congregate! I see the “New Patchogue,” as a parallel to what already exists in Germany, France, and Italy; European residents usually go to their respective town square, to socialize.

All of the young people that I spoke to made a comment about the Patchogue Village New Year’s Eve Celebration; they were speechless! 2,200 residents attended this community function. The monumental attendance is beyond a doubt the seal of approval from the younger generation of Patchogue residents!

 Everyone is entitled to their personal opinion, but the opinion of the younger generation carries the most weight! The young residents are indeed the future of Patchogue Village!

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