Cityscape: Urban Exploration
We're going beyond restricted access and no trespass signs in NYC.
New York City is a place of endless discoveries. There’s so much to see and do here. But, some places, you’ll never find on a tourist map.
Cityscape
An inside look at the people, places and spirit of New York City and its surroundings, with host George Bodarky, Sundays at 6:30am.
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Cityscape: What are We Touching and Eating, Exactly?
From subway turnstiles to spray cheese, what are we touching and eating?
Each and every day we touch and eat things often without giving it a second thought. We hold on to the handrail walking down the stairs to catch a subway train. We top a cup of pudding with a little cool whip.
Cityscape: Just Kids from the Bronx
Award-winning photographer and author Arlene Alda talks about her new book on growing up in the Bronx.
What do Al Pacino, Regis Philbin, Mary Higgins Clark and Colin Powell all have in common?
Cityscape: Digging into Pizza
Floppy slices are synonmous with New York City.
New York-style pizza tops “best of” lists across the web. A google search turns up images of mostly big, hearty cheese slices. The kind of photos that make your mouth water. Pizza has a long history in the Big Apple. In fact, Lombardi's in Manhattan is said to be the first pizzeria in America.
Strike a Chord: Access for All
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the ADA.
This coming July marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. But, just how far have we come in securing equal access and equal opportunity for all, and what more needs to be done?
Cityscape: Bringing the Outdoors Indoors
It's still a bit too cold for a lot of outdoor activities, so we're looking at ways that bring the outdoors inside.
Spring is still a few weeks away, and I think we can all agree this has been one long, cold winter.
Cityscape: Tawking the Tawk
A new documentary tells the story of the New York City accent.
The New York City accent is distinct and unmistakable.
Cityscape: Love is in the Air
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to focus on love?
Saturday is Valentine’s Day and love might be in the air. But, why is it that we fall in love in the first place?
Cityscape: From Drug Kingpin to Fitness Entrepreneur
One New York City resident's story of reinvention.
New York City resident Coss Marte went from being a drug kingpin to a fitness entrepreneur. While serving time in prison he lost 70 pounds thanks to an exercise routine he worked up in his cell. Marte is now out from behind bars and operating a fitness bootcamp in Manhattan based on his prison workout routine.
Cityscape: The Knish
We're taking a big bite into the knish.
In New York City everything is at your finger tips. With so many options for food, music, and culture, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. But instead of taking the classic New Yorker approach by kvetching, this week, we’re settling down to dig into a classic Yiddish tradition: the knish.
