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.

Union Square's Universe

October 06, 2010|George Bodarky

This week we are exploring some unique aspects of Union Square

Where can you find a greenmarket, a statue of Gandhi and a...

Open House New York

September 22, 2010|George Bodarky

The Big Apple opens its hidden and little-known doors during a very special weekend

Next weekend, New Yorkers and tourists...

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Our Favorite Finds

September 20, 2010|George Bodarky

This week we bring you some of our most memorable moments from Cityscape

New York is a city of countless discoveries. You'll...

Blues and Jazz

September 15, 2010|George Bodarky

Enthusiasts fear the once thriving musical genre will be lost to the new generation
 

Despite jazz's strong beginnings in New...

911 Birthdays

September 08, 2010|George Bodarky

The stories of people who share the day of their birth with the anniversary of a national tragedy

Nine years ago this week...

Nine Years Later

September 02, 2010|George Bodarky

The health impact of 9/11

Next Saturday marks the 9 year anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.   Ove...

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Bedbugs, opossums and stink bugs, oh my!

September 02, 2010|George Bodarky

An exploration of pests in the city

These days the mere sight of a mattress left on the street is enough to make your skin...

Amusement on the Street

September 02, 2010|George Bodarky

From the traditional to the invented, a variety of street games have been played by kids in the City

Over the years, in New...

Hot Time in the Old Town

September 02, 2010|George Bodarky

A discussion of a deadly heat wave that hit New York in 1896

This summer’s heat may have given us something to gripe about...

Tiny Things in the Big Apple

September 01, 2010|George Bodarky

An exploration of the little things that can be found in the big city.

It's often said that we should "learn to appreciate...