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Video: What Bodegas Mean for New York
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Bodegas have been an essential part of New York City life for decades. Anna Kodé, a reporter at the New York Times, breaks down the history, challenges and triumphs of the bodega and the people who run them.
By Anna Kodé, Gabriel Blanco, Karen Hanley and Laura Salaberry
November 17, 2025