Bodegas TV today announced the launch of a Smart TV streaming network designed specifically for New York City bodegas, combining local news, entertainment programming, and community-driven advertising on screens inside neighborhood stores.

The platform brings together local reporters, creators, and AI-powered content production to deliver programming tailored to the communities that bodegas serve every day.

The initiative aims to install screens in 500 bodegas by 2026, with a long-term goal of reaching 2,000 stores across New York within the next three years.

Bodegas TV is designed to turn neighborhood stores into community media hubs, delivering hyperlocal news and entertainment while creating new revenue opportunities for store owners.

Bodegas TV combines AI-powered content production with local storytelling to create a continuous streaming channel designed for in-store viewing.

The programming mix includes:

50% Local News Content

• Breaking local news
• Community stories
• Updates relevant to neighborhood residents
• Content produced by local reporters and creators

50% Entertainment Programming

• Short-form entertainment
• AI-generated content
• Micro-dramas and creative video series
• Community features and cultural programming

This combination allows stores to provide engaging content for customers while supporting local storytelling and journalism.

Bodegas TV is designed to be simple and completely hands-off for store owners.

Hardware Installation

• Smart TV hardware provided at no cost to the retailer

Advertising Revenue

• Programmatic advertising
• Direct-sold local advertising

Passive Income Model

• Store owners participate in a revenue-sharing system
• Advertising revenue generates passive income for participating bodegas
• No operational work required by the store

All installation, technical maintenance, and ongoing support are handled by the Bodegas TV team.

Bodegas TV also creates opportunities for local reporters, creators, and storytellers to produce content that reaches audiences directly inside their communities.

By combining AI-assisted production tools with local journalism, the platform dramatically reduces the cost of producing and distributing video news.

The result is a scalable model that supports community-driven storytelling while expanding access to local information.

The network will begin its rollout in New York City bodegas, with a target of 500 participating stores by 2026 and expansion to 2,000 bodegas across the region within three years.

Each participating store becomes part of a growing network delivering hyperlocal content, community news, and culturally relevant entertainment to customers throughout the day.

Bodegas TV is a Smart TV streaming network designed for neighborhood bodegas and small businesses. The platform combines AI-powered content production, local reporting, entertainment programming, and digital advertising to create a new media channel inside community stores.

By providing hardware at no cost and offering a revenue-sharing model, Bodegas TV enables store owners to generate passive income while supporting local news and community storytelling.

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