Albany mayor directs closing of Washington Park road

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Albany mayor directs closing of Washington Park road

ALBANY - Mayor Kathy Sheehan ordered Lakeside Road in Washington Park — the scene of "dangerous situations" caused by speeding drivers — permanently closed.  The immediate action announced Friday comes amid a traffic study looking into pedestrian safety and traffic calming improvements. The police department and Office of General Services are implementing the closure. In a statement from Sheehan's office, she said anyone parked on the road shoul…