Greenwich Village, also referred to as just “The Village”, is a largely residential part of Manhattan, and was once known as a mecca for artists and writers like Bob Dylan and Jack Kerouac. Though surges in rent have sent many starving artists to other neighborhoods, bohemian culture continues to pervade the coffee shops, bars and bookstores of this historic district.
On this week's Cityscape, we're exploring the "People's Palace" -- the New York Public Library's main branch on 5th Avenue. We'll delve into the architecture and decoration of the building, and look into other aspects of the 100-year-old institution.
On this week's Cityscape, author Leonard Jacobs talks about the history of Broadway through historic photographs. His book is Historic Photos of Broadway: New York Theater, 1850-1970.
On this week's Cityscape, a Brooklyn woman talks about her life as an "Unlikely Cat Lady." Plus, tips for caring for your feline and canine companions.
On this week's Cityscape, we meet an urban beekeeper and a pigeon keeper from Brooklyn.
June is traditionally a popular month for weddings.
On this week's Cityscape, a flashback to Woodstock. Also, an inside look at the new museum and more.
A Hamptons insider talks about life on Long Island's East Side. Dan Rattiner's new book is called In the Hamptons: My Fifty Years with Farmers, Fishermen, Artists, Billionaires and Celebrities.
We're seeing double this week.
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