It was the ultimate tribute band fantasy. Billy Joel, whose songbook is covered by Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot, made a surprise appearance at the band’s gig at The Paramount on Friday, banging out three songs before a crowd of fans thrilled, if not dumbstruck, by their good fortune.

A crowd of over 250 people gathered Sunday to remember Charles Oddo, an East Northport native and police officer who was killed while on duty 20 years ago, by renaming Verleye Park in his honor.

Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and town council members used the dedication of the newly reconstructed Halesite Marina as an opportunity to discuss boating safety measures the town plans to implement this Fourth of July weekend, and throughout the boating season.