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.

Up in the Cheap Seats

July 05, 2017|George Bodarky

Anyone with an appreciation for Broadway might vividly remember their first show. On this week's Cityscape we're talking...

Strike a Chord Panel Discussion: Healthy Kids

June 28, 2017|George Bodarky

Studies show that healthy children get better grades, attend school more often and behave better in class. But, many kids...

Mysterious Islands of NYC

June 21, 2017|George Bodarky

New York City is made up of several islands. The big ones, like Manhattan and Staten Island, need no introduction. Even some...

Here's the Scoop: Ice Cream in NYC

June 14, 2017|George Bodarky

I scream, you scream, we all scream, for ice cream -- especially at this time of year. After all, what better way to keep...

Life Interrupted: A Young Woman's Journey Through Cancer

June 07, 2017|George Bodarky

Being a 20-something can be exciting. It’s a time in your life when you’re often presented with great opportunities and once...

Marilyn in Manhattan

May 31, 2017|George Bodarky

She was a Hollywood sensation known for her beauty and charisma. She died young -- at the age of 36. But, more than 50 years...

Norman Bel Geddes: The 20th Century's Leonardo da Vinci

May 24, 2017|George Bodarky

The name Norman Bel Geddes is not as commonly known as Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell or Henry Ford. But, Bel Geddes’...

A City Seen

May 17, 2017|George Bodarky

New York is one of the most the most photographed cities in the world. Amateur and professional photographers alike have...

Peter Gethers Serves Up Touching Tribute to his Mom

May 10, 2017|George Bodarky

Food has the power to do much more than nourish our bodies. Just the taste of a certain dish can conjure up vivid memories...

French Filmmaker Becomes Taxi Driver

May 03, 2017|George Bodarky

Imagine going undercover as a New York City taxi driver. What stories might emerge from your back seat? Our guest this week...