Parish mourns as St. Casimir's closes Albany-- Tears and anger during final Mass at church that was the heart of the Polish community About 300 people packed the pews of St. Casimir's Church Sunday to say goodbye to the Catholic church that was considered the heart of the city's Polish community. Parishioners watched through teary eyes as the last Mass was celebrated at the Sheridan Avenue church. In his homily, the Rev. Thomas Krupa said the closing means it's time for a "new direction, a new spirit to take over." "No longer do the Polish ladies wash their sidewalks on...