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.

An 'Epic' Return to the Stage

October 18, 2021|George Bodarky

Curtains are rising again at New York City theaters.

Epic Players is among the companies returning to the stage after the...

Hummingbears & Wish Trees & Gorillas, Oh My!

October 13, 2021|George Bodarky

Hummingbears, a red wish tree, and a gorilla who lives in a shopping mall. You'll find all of these fantastical images and...

Reframing Justice Reform

October 06, 2021|George Bodarky
Conversations about criminal justice reform often revolve around police and prosecutors. But, our guest this week says it's...

Dan + Claudia Zanes Sing Through Troubled Times

September 29, 2021|George Bodarky

Dan and Claudia Zanes are our guests on this week’s "Cityscape" to talk about their new album, Let Love Be Your Guide, from...

Old School Approaches to Modern Dating

September 22, 2021|George Bodarky

In the last decade, it's become easier than ever to find romance without leaving the comfort of your couch. Online dating...

NYC's Natural Wonders

September 15, 2021|George Bodarky

Even in the concrete jungle, nature is far from elusive. 

The New York City Parks Department oversees more than 30,000 acres...

When Life's a Drag

September 03, 2021|George Bodarky

If you’re in Brooklyn this September, don’t be surprised if you pass a few people on the streets in sky-high wigs and even...

Comedy During Covid

August 31, 2021|George Bodarky
From cancel culture to COVID-19 shutdowns, comedians and club owners have had to roll with the punches, while keeping their...

Digging into the World of Gems and Minerals

August 25, 2021|George Bodarky

For centuries people have had a fascination with gemstones. They've inspired myths, been used for medicinal purposes, as...

Waxing Poetic about the GWB

August 16, 2021|George Bodarky

If you regularly cross over the George Washington Bridge, then you know that even in a pandemic, traffic can be plentiful.

Th...