New Yorkers will put up with a lot – but don’t blaspheme the bodegas

A midwestern transplant is the latest target of the city's wrath for daring to criticize the beloved corner stores

A piece of advice for anyone considering a move to New York: don't mess with bodegas.

The celebrated stores - which vary widely but generally function as convenience stores, delis, food markets and coffee shops - have been a city staple for decades, inspiring unwavering loyalty from locals: If you're not cool with your corner store guy, you're not from New York," as one worker told NPR.