In the heart of New York City, where the community always finds a way to rise up, an emergency initiative has been born that demonstrates true New York solidarity. United Bodegas of America (UBA) has officially announced the launch of…
Get ready for a spectacular evening filled with elegance, music and celebration. Next Saturday, November 22, 2025, all roads lead to Marina del Rey in the Bronx for the 6th Annual Wineries of America Gala – an evening that promises…
Today, more than ever, bodega owners are the beating heart of every corner of our city. From Harlem to the Bronx, from Queens to Brooklyn, bodegas don’t just sell products: they support families, build community, and bring New York to…
United Bodegas of America donated backpacks to students from vulnerable communities in New York City United Bodegas of America (UBA) held its traditional school bag giveaway day, benefiting hundreds of children from low-income communities in New York City. The event…
Bodega’s Fest 2025 became a true milestone for the Bronx community and for all those who recognize the contribution of bodega owners in New York. Presented by Assembly member George Alvarez and United Bodegas of America (UBA), this free admission…
Last Monday, August 4, will remain engraved in the memory of the winemaking community and of all of us who closely follow the efforts of United Bodegas of America (UBA). In a day full of energy, pride and unity, the…
Last Wednesday, July 23, we had a very productive day thanks to the collaboration between United Bodegas Of America and the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). With great enthusiasm, we gathered at our offices for…
Bodega owners and workers on Monday sounded the alarm over Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s plan to launch city-owned grocery stores – claiming it’ll put them out of business. “Competing with the city having business is not going to be…
In an effort to reduce crime in convenience stores across New York City, a Bronx state lawmaker has introduced the Bodega Act of 2025, a measure that would provide grants to small businesses for panic buttons and surveillance equipment. The…
NEW YORK – The city is planning to put panic buttons linked to the NYPD in about 500 bodegas across the five boroughs, the mayor and police commissioner announced Sunday. Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the city…
