Stories
Notes from the city.
People, places, and the everyday details worth spending time with.
Neighborhood stories
The neighbors who work the late shift.
Where to look for Central Park raccoons, how they use the park, and how to enjoy a sighting without feeding or disturbing them.
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The manager is asleep on the paper towels.
Meet the bodega cat: unofficial manager, customer-service celebrity, and neighborhood personality. A closer look at New York’s beloved shop cats.
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A whole neighborhood, behind one door.
What is a bodega, and how does it compare with a convenience store or deli? Explore its roots, coffee, bagels, flowers, cats, and neighborhood life.
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