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.

Cityscape: Hamilton Fever

July 06, 2016|George Bodarky

It’s taken Broadway and much of the nation by storm.  The musical Hamilton has sparked renewed interest in the man whose...

Moby On His New Memoir 'Porcelain'

June 15, 2016|George Bodarky

When it comes to electronic dance music, Moby is a legend.  He was the genre’s first rock star.

Moby was born in Harlem and...

Cityscape: The Brooklyn Experience

June 15, 2016|George Bodarky

From Coney Island to Green-Wood Cemetery to Prospect Park, Brooklyn has a whole lot to offer locals and tourists alike. The...

Cityscape: Central Park Trees and Landscapes

June 08, 2016|George Bodarky

New York’s Central Park has longed provided respite from the bustling concrete jungle. The park was designed by landscape...

Cityscape: Becoming Grandma

June 01, 2016|George Bodarky

For at least some people the word grandma still conjures up images of a little old lady sitting on a rocking chair and...

Celebrating 125 Years of the NYBG

May 25, 2016|George Bodarky

New York City is a frenetic, fast-paced and noisy place, but thankfully there are plenty of areas to find solace in the...

New York's Yiddish Theater

May 18, 2016|George Bodarky

New York City's theatrical community has a rich and storied past. But, ask most people about Yiddish Theater and chances are...

Cityscape: Life Beyond Baseball with the '86 Mets

May 11, 2016|George Bodarky

If you’re a baseball fan, there’s nothing more thrilling than when you’re favorite team advances to the World Series. Mets...

Play Ball!

May 04, 2016|George Bodarky

It’s America’s "favorite pastime." Both the Bronx and Queens are buzzing this time of year with the Yankees and Mets in...

Cityscape: The Legacy of Jane Jacobs

April 27, 2016|George Bodarky

Imagine running a highway through Washington Square Park.  That could have happened. Urban planner Robert Moses put the idea...