Bodega Cats of New York in the Press
Press coverage of BCNY, the photo archive, the upcoming book, and the push to protect New York's working bodega cats.
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Bored PandaAPRIL 28, 2026
This Page Shared 34 Pics of New York's Beloved Bodega Cats and Their Stories
Bored Panda interviewed Dan about the archive, the stores, and the upcoming Bodega Cats of New York book.
amNewYorkAPRIL 15, 2026
'Purr'-fect Harmony: City Bill Complements State Proposal to Protect Bodega Cats
amNewYork quoted Dan on the city and state proposals to protect bodega cats and the people who care for them.
NPRAPRIL 25, 2025
Bodega Cats Aren't Just Cute - They're Working Animals
NPR followed BCNY founder Dan Rimada through Brooklyn and framed bodega cats as working animals.
AFP / France 24FEBRUARY 9, 2026
New York seeks rights for beloved but illegal 'bodega cats'
AFP coverage placed BCNY in a global bodega-cat legalization story syndicated across dozens of outlets.
"These cats are woven into the fabric of New York City."
New York NOW / THIRTEEN PBSJUNE 26, 2026
New York's Democratic Shake-Up: What the Primary Results Mean
New York NOW on THIRTEEN PBS featured the bodega-cat legislation push and quoted Dan on why formal standards matter for the cats and store owners.
NHK WORLD-JAPANJUNE 25, 2026
Why New York's bodega cats are big business drivers
NHK WORLD-JAPAN profiled New York's bodega cats, Dan Rimada's BCNY archive, the upcoming book, and the legalization push for working cats.
Daily PawsJULY 9, 2025
Why NYC's Bodega Cats Are Internet Stars—and Local Legends
Daily Paws interviewed Dan about Luna, the logo, the fundraiser, and why the cats need protection.
"She really stuck with me."
PIX11APRIL 28, 2026
New York City bodega cats
Dan joined PIX11 on-air to talk about BCNY and the push to legalize bodega cats.
GIGAZINEMAY 9, 2026
GIGAZINE features Bodega Cats of New York
GIGAZINE featured BCNY's photo archive, advocacy work, merchandise, and upcoming book.
CatsterFEBRUARY 24, 2026
A Bodega Without a Bodega Cat? Not On Our Watch!
Catster covered Dan Rimada, the BCNY book, and the legislative push to protect working cats.
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