In this episode, Kelly is joined by Dan Rimada! He is the founder of Bodega Cats NYC, Author of the book, and started a campaign to pass the first legislation in New York City surrounding Bodega Cats!

Kelly asks Dan about growing up! Dan talks about what it was like to grow up in the same neighborhood as The Wu Tang Clan! He talks about going between Brooklyn and Staten Island, and where his parents ended up. Dan asks Kelly about Disney World, and you won't believe the number of times that he's been there!

Dan then talks about his love for Cats! He talks about how he first noticed his local bodega's cat during COVID. Kelly and Dan talked about how time slowed during that time, and how they were able to appreciate more of the little things.

Dan talks about the New York Tour that he does, and tells Kelly a story about how a cat saved Brooklyn Borough Hall! Kelly asks Dan all about his tours, and Dan talks about where his tours go, who he runs them with, and tells us another great story about a famous New York City Cat!

Kelly asks Dan about the Bodega Cats of New York Instagram account. Dan talks about how he originally wanted to keep the account focused on his photos and experiences. But after receiving a lot of requests from other New Yorkers, he decided to start posting submissions. He then talks about how his account got deleted, right at the peak of its growth!

Kelly then asks Dan about his Book. Dan talks about how he worked with a cat photographer to go to Bodegas across all 5 boroughs to take pictures and write down the stories of the cats who live there. Kelly asks Dan about some of the stories in the book, and Dan tells him the tale of Zorro and how he earned his name!

Kelly and Dan then talk about how Dan started the movement to legalize bodega cats. Dan talks about his initial petition, and the phone call that he received that ended it. Dan talks about the undertaking of changing New York State and City Law. He goes into detail about what the law says, how it's harmful for Bodega Cats, and what his proposal hopes to change.

Finally, Kelly asks Dan about his upcoming projects, and Dan tells Kelly about a secret project that has not been announced yet, but he asks for Kelly's help with it on the Podcast!

But above all else; Dan Rimada is a New Yorker!

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