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.

9/11 15 Years Later: Tuesday's Children

September 07, 2016|George Bodarky

It’s been 15 years since Americans were shaken by the news of hijacked planes slamming into the World Trade Center in Lower...

Underwater New York

August 31, 2016|George Bodarky

What do a dead giraffe, a robot hand and a grand piano have in common? They’re all objects found in the waterways around New...

Unexpected Gardens and Birds in NYC

August 24, 2016|George Bodarky

We are a society addicted to our cell phones. Take a look around the streets of New York City and chances are the majority...

Addiction in the Legal Profession

August 17, 2016|George Bodarky

A recent study found that lawyers struggle with substance abuse, particularly drinking, and with depression and anxiety more...

Exploring the History of the Bowery

August 16, 2016|George Bodarky

The Bowery in Lower Manhattan is New York City’s oldest thoroughfare. The 1.25 mile stretch has a rich and storied past with...

The Power of Bath Time

August 10, 2016|George Bodarky

When you think about bath time, what comes to mind? If you’re a parent of a young child, perhaps it’s the challenge of...

Operation Backpack

July 27, 2016|George Bodarky

It can be a challenge for any kid to head back to school after summer break. After all there is something to be said for...

The Bowery Boys

July 27, 2016|George Bodarky

The Secrets of Green-Wood Cemetery

July 20, 2016|George Bodarky

Before Central Park and before Prospect Park, there was Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery.  With its rolling hills, majestic...

Cityscape: Sweet as Sin

July 13, 2016|George Bodarky

What do Tootsie Rolls, Jujubes and Hot Tamales all have in common? They’re candies that originated right here in New York...