She’s on the prowl. Queens comedian MichellaDonna, nee Michelle Reiss, has become a TikTok sensation profiling NYC’s best bodega felines for her viral show Shop Cats. On Tuesday, the 26-year ...

At another Greenpoint bodega, shopkeeper Salim Yafai said his cat, Reilly, is so popular that one longtime customer even tried to buy him, asking Yafai for a price. “I said $10,000. He said $1,000.

The push to legitimize bodega cats picked up steam Thursday. City Councilman Keith Powers, who is running for Manhattan borough president, announced he would be introducing legislation to update ...

When you think of New York City, chances are a bodega cat comes to mind. These hardworking cats aren’t just part of the scenery—they’re part of the story. This spring, we decided it was time ...

Dan Rimada started Bodega Cats of New York to celebrate these unique store companions and the role they play in everyday life. What began as a simple photography project has evolved into a larger ...

Editor’s note: The above video aired on March 6, 2025. NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City’s iconic bodega cats need your help staying healthy so they can pur-tect their favorite neighborhood ...

NYC bodega cats: Fundraiser started to get beloved felines veterinary care by: Mira Wassef Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 11:44 AM EDT Updated: Apr 24, 2025 / 07:04 PM EDT ...

She’s on the prowl. Queens comedian MichellaDonna, nee Michelle Reiss, has become a TikTok sensation profiling NYC’s best bodega felines for her viral show Shop Cats. On Tuesday, the 26-year ...

Canine, Ziggy Stardust, left, visits bodega cat Diamond, right, and employee Waled Yafaee at Apple Eats in the Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Friday, March 14, 2025.