An inside look at the people, places and spirit of New York City and its surroundings, with host George Bodarky, Sundays at 6:30am. Subscribe to the Cityscape Podcast through NPR.

One NYC Family's Year-Long Sailing Adventure

April 10, 2019|George Bodarky

Our lives can sometimes feel full of routine -- get up, go to work, go to the gym -- repeat. But what if you hit pause for...

Meet Brooklyn's Grammy-Winning Lucy Kalantari

April 03, 2019|George Bodarky

Lucy Kalantari is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, composer, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. She's the...

Going to the Chapel and We're...

March 27, 2019|George Bodarky

New York City is home to many places that provide the perfect backdrop for a wedding, like Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge...

New Chapter for Lower Manhattan Arts Group

March 20, 2019|George Bodarky

New York City's identity as a cultural center is drastically changing, according to Kevin Cunningham, the founder and...

A NYC Pharmacy Unlike the Rest

March 13, 2019|Fiona Shea

In a city like New York, pharmacies are a dime a dozen. Duane Reade, Walgreens, and CVS pharmacies dot the blocks of the...

Retired Maestro Helps Older Adults Stay Active

March 06, 2019|George Bodarky

Retired conductor David Dworkin is nearly 85 years old, but he’s as active as ever and doing his part to help other older...

Within These Walls

February 27, 2019|Stephanie Cohen

What if your whole world just existed within 4 walls? 

Our homes provide us with comfort unlike anything else. They welcome...

The Statues of Central Park

February 20, 2019|George Bodarky

On any given day, Central Park is packed with tourists, runners or people simply out for a walk with their dog. Most people...

The Evolution of the Snowman and More with Cartoonist Bob Eckstein

February 13, 2019|George Bodarky

When it comes to snowmen, most of us are familiar with the likes of Frosty and Olaf from the Disney film Frozen, but snowmen...

The Legacy of Brooklyn's First Black Elected Official

January 30, 2019|Caroline Rotante
Betram L. Baker was the first black person elected to public office in Brooklyn. In 1948, Baker was tapped to represent...