Press kit

Press Kit

Facts, approved photos, cover files, and legislation assets for anyone covering Bodega Cats of New York.

Official cover art

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Official flat cover

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The book

Bodega Cats of New York is a 240-page hardcover drawn from a citywide archive of New York City's bodega cats, with 120 photographs of 60 cats across all five boroughs.

Title: Bodega Cats of New York
Subtitle: Portraits and Stories from New York City's Working Cats
Author: Dan Rimada
Photography: Gulce Kilkis
Publisher: Epic Ink, an imprint of Quarto
Publication date: November 3, 2026
Format: 240 pages hardcover, 8 × 10 inches
Contents: 120 photographs of 60 cats across all five boroughs
ISBN: 9798317901585
Retail price: $30

Book media guideBackground, story ideas, creator bios, interview topics, and captions.Captions and creditsApproved captions and photo credits for editorial use.Press releasesBook announcement and preorder release.Approved photosPrint-ready selects by Gulce Kilkis with captions and credits.Book assetsOfficial flat cover and reflected book image. Use these files, not retailer imagery.Official flat coverPublisher-approved flat cover file.Official reflected book imagePublisher-approved book image with reflection.

Legislation

Two bills are moving through committee. Neither has passed. Int. 0830-2026 was introduced in the New York City Council on April 16, 2026 and sits in the Committee on Health. A. 8341 was introduced in the New York State Assembly on May 13, 2025 and sits in the Assembly Agriculture Committee.

City bill: Int. 0830-2026 (New York City Council)
City introduced: April 16, 2026
City status: In the Committee on Health
State bill: A. 8341 (New York State Assembly)
State introduced: May 13, 2025
State status: In the Assembly Agriculture Committee

Legislation media guideBackground on Int. 0830-2026 and A. 8341, sponsors, status, and framing.Legislation assetsPhotos, quotes, and reference material tied to the campaign.

Bodega Cats of New York

Bodega Cats of New York is an ongoing archive documenting New York City's bodega cats through photos, names, locations, and stories.

Brand: Bodega Cats of New York
Short name: BCNY
Founded: 2022
Founder: Dan Rimada, Founder and author
Based in: NYC
Website: bodegacatsofnewyork.com
Instagram: @newyorkbodegacats

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Photo credits

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Media contact

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