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                                                                                    Dorothy Goosby    A cynic might think the many recent renamings by politicians of various streets, public buildings, intersections, and even community rooms,  for local community activists, first responders or military service members might be related to the upcoming elections as a way to get votes. But just because the timing is suspect doesn't mean that the people honored are not worthy of recognition. Such is the case for  Senior Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and the late Uniondale activist Marie Catanese. Both are deserving recipients. Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the town board -- all Republicans -- will rename the town hall plaza after Goosby, a Democrat, on Saturday. The media advisory says renaming the public space as "Senior Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby Plaza" was announced in Feb. 2020 but delayed because of the pandemic.  Goosby is a "widely respe

                                                                                    Nassau Comptroller Jack Schnirman After a state court judge refused to dismiss a $1.5 million lawsuit filed by the City of Long Beach against Nassau Comptroller Jack Schnirman, the former city manager is now going with the principle that the best defense is a good offense. While the city alleges Schnirman committed fraud, conspiracy and breach of duty when he approved excessive severance and other payments to city hall insiders, including himself,  Schnirman countered in court papers last month that it wasn't his fault. He laid the blame squarely on the shoulders of former City Attorney Rob Agostisi, who is also being sued by the city, and the city council itself. As city manager, Schnirman contends, he relied on Corporation Counsel Agostisi's advice as well as past practices before approving the payments. Schnirman, a Democrat,  served as Long Beach City Manager from Jan. 2012 through Dec. 201