Tag: Bodegas

Mayor Mamdani Announces Plans for City-Owned Grocery Store in Harlem

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the commemoration of his first 100 days in office, Mayor Mamdani gave New Yorkers an update on one of his key campaign promises: city-owned government-operated grocery stores. The following Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Mamdani and other officials held an event at the proposed location of one of these stores.  […]

New Legislation to Protect Bodega Cats in New York

New Legislation to Protect Bodega Cats in New York

If you live in New York City, chances are you have seen a “bodega cat”, and even if you don’t live in NYC, these furry friends are trending all over social media. But what many don’t know is that these felines are more than just pets; they are coworkers.  The relationship between stores and cats […]

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