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: "The Man With the Golden Ear"

June 30, 2012|George Bodarky
A new book explores the career of pop-music hit maker, Don Kirshner.

Don Kirshner is not exactly a household name, but if you...

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Strike a Chord: Electoral Engagement

June 23, 2012|George Bodarky
We're looking at various efforts to boost political consciousness in New York City and beyond.

No doubt there are a lot of...

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Cityscape: NYC Band Sings to Raise Animal Awareness

June 16, 2012|George Bodarky
Band was founded by NYC veterinarian.

Inspired by the furry friends they work with every day, the New York City-based band P...

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Cityscape: Roommating 101

June 09, 2012|George Bodarky
How to find and live peacefully with a roommate.

For a lot of people, especially young, single people, the only way to...

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Cityscape: The Bookie's Son

June 02, 2012|George Bodarky
The coming of age tale draws on author's own childhood in the Bronx in the 1960s.

On this week's Cityscape, author Andrew...

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Cityscape: NYC Foodies of Yesterday and Today

May 26, 2012|George Bodarky
We’re digging into New York City's food history and culture.

Street food in New York City has a long and rich history.  In...

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Cityscape: An Interview with NYC's Parks Commissioner

May 19, 2012|George Bodarky
Adrian Benepe talks about his long career with the parks department, and more.

Saturday is “It’s My Park Day” in New York...

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Cityscape: Smallpox, Vaccination and Civil Liberties in NYC

May 12, 2012|George Bodarky
The New-York Historical Society explores the history of vaccination in new exhibit.

It’s the kind of story that keeps...

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Cityscape: Going Beyond the Pink Ribbon

May 05, 2012|George Bodarky
Artists who are turning cancer diagnoses into artistic statements.

For an artist, inspiration can strike at any moment. ...

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Cityscape: Stories of an Upper Manhattan Childhood

April 28, 2012|George Bodarky
Author Steven Schrader on growing up in Washington Heights in the '40s and '50s.

On this week’s Cityscape, host George...

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