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.

Four Decades of Evolution in NYC

June 02, 2021|George Bodarky
As New Yorkers prepare to elect a new mayor for the first time in 8 years, a new book provides a deep dive into how the city...

'Zachary Schmackary' Talks the Cookie Biz

May 26, 2021|George Bodarky
"C is for Cookie" and that’s good enough, well, for a lot of us.
 
On this week’s Cityscape we’re checking in with Zachary...

Back in the Bronx with Marty Kleinman

May 05, 2021|George Bodarky
 
Whoever said you can’t go home, hasn’t met Marty Kleinman.
 
The Bronx-born storyteller returned to his home borough after...

QPL at 125

April 27, 2021|George Bodarky

Libraries have long been a great escape for a lot of people – the perfect place to slip away from the hustle and bustle of...

The First Latina Rockette's New Act

April 21, 2021|George Bodarky

As theaters crawl to a comeback in the pandemic, a former Rockette is among those kicking their way back onto a live stage.

L...

Alex Branson: 'The Baby Singer'

April 21, 2021|George Bodarky

On this week's Cityscape we’re checking in with one early childhood education program in Brooklyn that uses classic songs...

Artists Look Back for a Path Forward

April 14, 2021|George Bodarky
Many artists have been struggling throughout the pandemic. On this week’s Cityscape, we’re exploring the history of a...

The Ripple Effects of a Pandemic on Nonprofits

April 07, 2021|George Bodarky

The pandemic has had a profound effect on many industries and organizations, including nonprofits.

Joining us this week to...

Knitting and Crafting Through the Pandemic

March 31, 2021|George Bodarky

Over the past year a lot of people have found sanity in new hobbies like puzzles, coloring, knitting and crocheting.

On this...

Kickin' It Old School!

March 24, 2021|George Bodarky
It's "game back on" for an indie arcade gallery and bar in Brooklyn. Wonderville is now open again after shutting down...