The company was a small operation, converting coal and/or petroleum products to a flammable gas for use in lighting and industry.

In the mid-1990s the village acquired the theater, and completely refurbished the building; it now seats 1,166 people.

In 2019, the local downtown area was recognized by the American Planning Association as one of America's four "Great Neighborhoods".

Since 2007, the association has recognized over 300 neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces that make communities stronger and bring people together through good planning.

A natural riverfront and harbor are resources that the village has utilized since its founding, to become a modern and largely self-contained community.

Downtown is major transport and exchange hub throughout Eastern New York and Southern Connecticut.

Extreme Western parts of Patchogue are served by the Bayport-Blue Point School District.

The school district, library, and St. Joseph's University a variety of educational opportunities.

[16] It is owned by Greater Long Island Media Group, Inc., an independent company based in Patchogue.

Radio stations Big 98.1, WALK-FM, WBLI, WLID and WNYG are licensed to serve Patchogue.