From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: Confirmed!

A lady named Monika writes (in regards to this post):

Hi Miss Heather!

I pass that bodega every morning and it is finally open for business and yes, I asked if it was under the same ownership as Rachel’s, and the counter staff confirmed this was the case.  I saw the owner of Rachel’s in the store earlier, when it was being stocked.  Similar look, with the lovely baskets hanging from the ceiling, wooden shelving, and much produce and organic items, as well as European favorites including Milka, various Polish brands, and packaged sliced cheese from Germany.  A small deli counter is still being set up; they hope to have this up and running in a week.  No bodega cat yet, as far as I can tell!