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The Police Athletic League (PAL) is considering selling their popular light show in Washington Park, as reported in a recent Times Union article. The main issue appears to be the heavy traffic caused by the event. However, some community members have suggested alternatives, such as turning the event into a walking tour or using trolleys to transport attendees around the park. Another idea proposed is for the city to purchase the light show at a discounted price from PAL, then run the event annually and split the profits from donations with PAL. The event used to raise around $100,000 per year, and some believe the City of Albany could capitalize on this to generate yearly profit, while still benefiting PAL…