Cityscape

Cityscape: A New York Noodle Story

3.9.13 at 7:30am by Morlene Chin

March is National Noodle Month, declared by the National Pasta Association. In this noodle themed edition of Cityscape we'll hear from the family of Shorty Tang, purveyor of a popular noodle dish in 1960s and 70s New York City that still remains in the memories of people who ate it. We'll also learn about where to get the best noodles in the city from Zagat and talk with a Japanophile turned Ramen guru about his upcoming Lower East Side noodle shop.

Cityscape: Getting to Know Queens

3.2.13 at 8:30am by George Bodarky, Morlene Chin, Julie Clark

While not as glorified in popular media and guide books as Manhattan or Brooklyn, Queens contributes a whole lot to what makes New York City, New York City.

Cityscape: The Centennials

2.23.13 at 8:30am by George Bodarky, Morlene Chin, Julie Clark

New York City’s constantly evolving. But, there are some institutions in the city that have stood the test of time.

Cityscape: The Measure of Manhattan

2.16.13 at 8:30am by George Bodarky, Julie Clark, Morlene Chin

You might be familiar with the names Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux -- they're the creators of Central Park. But, have you ever heard of John Randel Jr.?

Cityscape: Chemistry in Romance, Science & History

2.9.13 at 8:30am by George Bodarky, Julie Clark, Morlene Chin

Valentine’s Day -- the holiday celebrating love and friendship – is this Thursday. But, what is it that attracts people to one another? Relationship experts often say it comes down to having good chemistry.

Cityscape: Warm Thoughts

2.2.13 at 8:30am by George Bodarky, Morlene Chin, Julie Clark

Spring is still a ways away -- meaning many more days of potentially cold weather. But, instead of complaining about it, we’re doing something about it. We’re devoting this half-hour of Cityscape to thinking warm.

Cityscape: The Fundraising Edition

1.26.13 at 8:00am by George Bodarky, Julie Clark, Morlene Chin

Each week Cityscape explores the people, places and spirit of New York City in new and unique ways. We journey to fascinating places and meet interesting people, but we wouldn’t be able to do that without support from listeners who appreciate this kind of programming.

Cityscape: New York Then and Now

1.19.13 at 8:30am by George Bodarky, Morlene Chin, Julie Clark

If you could go back to the time before the sprawling skyscrapers of today’s New York City, you’d find a different city, full of horse drawn carriages and men in hats and dark suits. In other cases you’d see that some parts of the city haven’t changed much at all.

Cityscape: Health Disparities in NYC

1.12.13 at 8:30am by George Bodarky, Morlene Chin, Julie Clark

A lot of progress has been made over the years to reduce health disparities in New York City, but substantial inequalities remain among New Yorkers of different economic, racial and ethnic groups.

Cityscape: Native New Yorkers vs. Transplants

1.5.13 at 8:30am by George Bodarky, Morlene Chin, Julie Clark

New York City’s filled with people of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities and backgrounds. Many are born and bred here. Others move to the big city to fulfill their dreams.

Former Mayor Ed Koch once said you’re a true New Yorker after living in the Big Apple for at least 10 years. But, nevertheless, battles sometimes erupt over when you can say you’re from New York despite your place of origin.