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.

The Big History of Little Italy

September 13, 2017|George Bodarky

If you’re in the mood for sausage and peppers or a cannoli, there’s no better time to be in New York City. The San Gennaro...

Meet the Van Dusens, One of Manhattan's Oldest Families

September 06, 2017|George Bodarky

Tracing your family history is as simple as ever thanks to genealogy websites and DNA ancestry test kits. For Brooklyn...

Biting into the History of the Hot Dog

August 30, 2017|George Bodarky

If you’re headed to a Labor Day weekend gathering, chances are someone will be serving hot dogs. The National Hot Dog and...

The Sand, Surf, History and Culture of Brighton Beach

August 23, 2017|George Bodarky

With the summer quickly coming to a close, a lot of folks are looking to squeeze in at least one more trip to the beach. New...

Mommy Talk

August 16, 2017|George Bodarky

Just in time for the back-to-school season, a new novel is out about the trials and tribulations of being the class mom. The...

Candy and Milkshakes with a Side of Nostalgia

August 09, 2017|George Bodarky

In a city like New York, new, trendy restaurants and shops open all the time. Sometimes all it takes is a photo of a...

Romancing the Stone in NYC

August 02, 2017|George Bodarky

It’s a common scene in New York City – people hurrying down the sidewalk, many staring at their smartphones. But, while they...

A Visit to the Rockefeller's Kykuit

July 26, 2017|George Bodarky

New York City is a place of endless discoveries. But, sometimes it’s nice to escape the concrete jungle for greener pastures...

The Structure of Design

July 19, 2017|George Bodarky

You might not be familiar with his name, but you may have marveled at one of the many projects he’s been involved with...

Fresh Starts: Life After Prison

July 12, 2017|George Bodarky

New York City wants to close Rikers Island within the next 10 years. The plan involves an effort to reduce the inmate...