Cityscape: Rolling on NYC's Rivers
New York City’s mostly surrounded by water, but it’s easy to get caught up in the concrete jungle and forget about the serenity you can find just off the shore.
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Cityscape: NYC's "Other" Islands
When people think of New York's islands they think of Manhattan, City Island, Coney Island or Staten Island. But there are more than three dozen other islands scattered throughout the city's waters, each with their own rich history and unique identity.
Cityscape: Keeping Teens on the Straight and Narrow
Kids today confront age old problems. Abuse, drugs, gang violence, living with dysfunctional families, teenage pregnancy. The list goes on and on. Many organizations in New York City work to keep young people out of trouble, some with more unique approaches, including one that uses basketball to keep kids on the straight and narrow.
Cityscape: Chalk it Up
On this week's Cityscape, we’re exploring chalk as a powerful tool for communication and self-expression. The show includes:
- An interview with a sidewalk artist.
- A look at a program in Northern Manhattan that uses chalk art to spread a message about living a healthy lifestyle.
- A look at why doctors on Ellis Island put chalk marks on immigrants they deemed ill.
Cityscape: Rock Rock Rockaway Beach
A lot of people are familiar with Coney Island’s storied past, but Rockaway Beach has an interesting history all its own.
Cityscape: In the Hamptons
It’s a summer tradition for a lot of New Yorkers – escaping the city for the serenity of the Hamptons.
Cityscape: I Scream, You Scream...
Between ice cream trucks, food carts and brick and mortar parlors, you can’t go a block in New York City without stumbling on a place to get an ice cream fix.
Cityscape: Beer Here!!!
Beer has a long and storied history in New York City, in part due to the influence of German immigrants.
Cityscape: "The Man With the Golden Ear"
Don Kirshner is not exactly a household name, but if you’ve listened to popular music in the last 50 years or so, you’ve probably heard his influence.
Strike a Chord: Electoral Engagement
No doubt there are a lot of political junkies out there who spend a good deal of time flipping between cable news channels. But, you also have people who are deeply concerned about issues, like the economy and education, who don't follow the political process too closely.
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