There’s something quintessentially New York about turning a corner and finding a cat sprawled across a stack of paper towels in the local bodega. These feline fixtures—lounging near the coffee, perching by the register, or slinking between cereal boxes—have become beloved neighborhood characters. But these cats exist in a legal gray area that’s sparking a growing community movement for their protection. The Legal Challenge New York State law prohibits animals in food-selling establishments, putting thousands of bodega cats on the wrong side of regulations. Store owners can face fines ranging from $200 to $350 if health inspectors spot their feline … Continue reading Bodega Cats at Risk as New York Cracks Down and Petition Nears 15,000 Signatures