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New York seeks rights for beloved but illegal ‘bodega cats’

Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Summary: A NYC council member proposes a measure to protect bodega cat owners from penalties.
WHO: New York City council member
WHAT: Proposed measure to shield bodega cat owners
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 9:33 PM ET
WHERE: New York City
WHY: To protect owners of beloved bodega cats from penalties
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