"There’s endless, ongoing debate over whether bodegas are unique to New York City, or if they’re simply corner stores by another name. Bodega-like stores can certainly be found all over the country, and NYC doesn’t claim a monopoly on them. Regardless, whether you think bodegas are truly one-of-a-kind or just another convenience mart, New Yorkers love them anyway — and they’re here to stay." StreetEasy Blog
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| Bodega Cats of New York | NYC's Working Cats |
"This book documents them. The cats that bring in revenue, like Jimmy of Second Avenue, who runs his block like a seasoned manager. The territorial ones who clear basements in three days flat. The quiet constants who outlast owners, workers, and neighborhood turnover."
Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores draws pushback from NYC bodegas, supermarkets . . . "But concerns have emerged about whether Mamdani’s plan could put local bodegas and grocers at a disadvantage, as they face high operating costs and already run on slim profit margins.
"“How does the mayor know what this will really cost? Does he understand the slim margins under which small grocers function?” Hank Sheinkopf, a veteran Democratic political strategist, told The Hill.
" 'This is charisma in action paid for by others,” he added.
"Mamdani’s plan, which still needs to be approved by the City Council, would cost roughly $70 million — $30 million of which would be designated for the 9,000-square-foot store on 115th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan.
"New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin did not say whether she plans to back Mamdani’s proposal, but her spokesperson said she looks forward to reviewing the plan and “assessing its potential impacts on consumers and local small businesses, including bodegas.” . . .
What is a bodega? And why do New Yorkers love them? . . . "Bodegas are a New York City institution. These small corner grocery stores offer convenience and local charm to nearly every NYC neighborhood, and they share similarities that go beyond cereal offerings. For nearly a century, New Yorkers have loved bodegas for their convenience, reliability, community-oriented nature, and cats…yes, cats. But if you’re new to the city, you may need an explainer to help you appreciate bodegas and what they’re all about.
"So for all the fresh or aspiring New Yorkers — and locals who still don’t quite understand — let’s talk about bodegas and what makes them special."
15 bodegas we love in New York right now
. . . ""This is the way to do it," Mamdani said. "Sure, capitalism gets people goods cheaply and quickly, but it's at the expense of someone making a profit, which I just can't stand. So get in line for that sweet, sweet bread we'll eventually offer someday. While I can't guarantee you getting in line now means three years from now you'll definitely get bread, I can guarantee no capitalist will profit off you."
"When questioned why his supermarket was going to cost way more than the average supermarket but also take longer to build, Mamdani chuckled, "I bet you're all thinking those millions will go to graft and cronies.
"Reporters waited for a "but." It never came.
"At publishing time, Mamdani had gone to the already-forming bread line at the future site of the market for a photo op." . . .
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Mamdani’s revolution runs into hard reality . . . "On top of the poor policy decisions thus far, the new mayor has additionally surrounded himself with a collection of extremists and other sordid people.
"Some of these radicals are serving in an official capacity, like his Marxist housing czar Cea Weaver, who publicly dreamed about impoverishing white, middle-class homeowners. The city’s new racial equity plan hardly dispels the notion that this is Mamdani’s goal too.
"Mamdani invited anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil to the governor’s mansion for Ramadan. The Syrian-born Khalil faces deportation by the Trump administration, which has accused him of being a Hamas supporter.
"That’s hardly surprising given that Mamdani’s wife has a growing record of supporting antisemites and pro-Palestinian terrorists on social media. Mamdani insists she is a “private person.”
"One way or another, it suggests that Mamdani has no desire to moderate or “normalize” in his time as mayor." . . .
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