The cat's meow: New NYC bill would protect bodega cats
- Posted on April 16, 2026
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The cat's meow: New NYC bill would protect bodega cats
There’s no cat like a New York City cat. Loved and embraced by New Yorkers — and out-of-towners alike — these feline companions could soon be allowed to keep watch in bodegas and other stores under the law. On Wednesday, Councilmember Frank Morano introduced the “Bodega Cat Bill” which would get rid of the current city ban on cats in retail food establishments. Under current rules, the New York City health code, doesn’t allow live animals in...