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The Power of Sound and Music: An Interview with Joel Beckerman

November 30, 2016|George Bodarky

You might not know his name, or recognize his face, but more than likely you’re familiar with his work. Joel Beckerman is an...

The World's Greatest Bookstores

November 23, 2016|George Bodarky

eBooks and on-line retailers have put a strain on independent booksellers around the globe, but mom-and-pop book shops still...

Con men, Hustlers and the Black Market

November 16, 2016|George Bodarky

As the holidays approach, shoppers will be on the hunt for a bargain. But, not all of them will just be sifting through the...

'Multigen' Family Dynamics

November 09, 2016|George Bodarky

With Thanksgiving coming up, a lot of us are getting ready to spend time with our immediate and extended family. While most...

The Gangs of Chinatown

October 26, 2016|George Bodarky

New York City's Chinatown is known for its restaurants, shops and festivals, but what about gang violence? Rewind to the...

The Making of an Urban Wonderland

October 19, 2016|George Bodarky

Brooklyn Bridge Park has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike in New York City. The park offers...

The Power of Collaboration

October 12, 2016|George Bodarky

The song from the musical A Chorus Line may refer to "one singular sensation," but our guest on this week's Cityscape...

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Seinfeld's Soup Nazi Gives Up the Soup

October 05, 2016|George Bodarky

"No soup for you!" It's one of the most memorable television catchphrases of all time. Joining us on this week Cityscape is...

Media Mogul Nely Galán on How to Go Big!

September 28, 2016|George Bodarky

Nely Galán was the first Latina president of a U.S. television network, Telemundo. She went on to run her own independent...

Coming of Age in the Chelsea Hotel

September 21, 2016|George Bodarky

New York City’s Chelsea Hotel has a storied history. The famously run-down hotel on West 23rd Street in Manhattan is in the...