New York City Councilmember Keith Powers plans to introduce a bill that would legalize the presence of cats in bodegas, addressing their current legal ambiguity. The legislation aims to revise health codes, allowing bodega owners to keep cats legally by meeting requirements for vaccination and neutering. With 30-40% of bodegas housing cats, Powers notes their significance in the city, and the bill could help owners avoid fines while promoting cleanliness by controlling rodent populations.
"An estimated 30% to 40% of bodegas have a resident cat, according to Dan Rimada, who runs the popular social media account @BodegaCatsOfNewYork."
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