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.

Strike a Chord: Don't Throw it Out!

July 04, 2018|George Bodarky

From disposable coffee cups to worn-out kitchen cabinets to leftover meatloaf, a lot of what many of us throw out each day...

The Not So Concrete Jungle

June 27, 2018|George Bodarky

New York City is comprised of a lot of concrete and steel, but throughout this great metropolis is a whole lot of green. On...

The Cityscape Egg-stravaganza

June 13, 2018|George Bodarky

From over easy to scrambled to poached to sunny side-up, there are many ways to cook an egg. On this week's Cityscape, we’re...

NYC Theater Company Presents an All-Yiddish 'Fiddler'

June 06, 2018|George Bodarky

This summer, for the first time in history, Fiddler on the Roof will be performed in Yiddish in the United States. And that...

Beyond the Polish

May 30, 2018|George Bodarky

Nails are a big business in a city like New York. You can’t walk a block without seeing a place to get a manicure or a...

Revolutionary New York

May 23, 2018|George Bodarky

Philadelphia and Boston often hog the limelight when it comes to Revolutionary War history, but New York City also played a...

Bronx Native Helps Underserved Individuals Launch Careers

May 16, 2018|George Bodarky

Growing up isn’t always easy. But, if you’re lucky enough, someone -- a coach, a teacher, a parent, will help you along the...

It's In The Family

May 09, 2018|George Bodarky

In a city that is ever changing, some things have managed to stay the same. On this week’s Cityscape, we’re focusing on two...

Claire Grunwald

Wigging Out

May 02, 2018|George Bodarky
Claire Grunwald has been making wigs and beards for Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community for decades. She learned wig making...

The New Abolitionists

April 18, 2018|George Bodarky
For a lot of people, New York City is a place where dreams come true, but for some being in the Big Apple can be a nightmare...