May 23—ALBANY — The Rabbitman’s End of the School Year Extravaganza, back at the 125 College Drive business that is connected to the Albany Skate Park after a two-year COVID-forced cancellation, will return Saturday, but with a bittersweet vibe hanging over the day of fun.
While owner Tony Williams, who with his sister Grindal Laster — the Rabbit Lady — runs the Albany shoe repair shop that is a landmark Albany business, says he is excited to bring the school’s-out event back, there will be a tinge of something-missing in the air.
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