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George Bodarky's Cityscape coverage of New York City issues runs the gamut from the humorous to the sobering, whether it's homelessness or historic architecture.

"What I try to bring to the program are the voices of true New Yorkers, from all walks of life -- from the highest-ranking public official to the street performer in the subway. These are the voices of real New Yorkers, the people who make the city what it is, who make it tick."

"What intrigues me most is learning about the city's history from its residents. Like the people I encountered in a show about New York City overnight, with the singing sanitation worker. Like the walk I did with New York City's so-called 'Manhole Cover Lady,' almost getting hit by a New York City bus in the process! I have learned so much from these people that I could be a tour guide now."

Having enough time to effectively relate such experiences is important to Bodarky, who enjoys the expanded coverage that WFUV affords. "When I worked in commercial radio, I had 30 seconds to tell something. Now this gives me 30 minutes to focus on a particular issue, to really delve into it," he explains. "I feel like I'm doing a better service for the public because of it. That's why I went into journalism."

When asked what topics have really captured him over the years, Bodarky adds, "The people affected by September 11th have stood out, for five years now. That event changed the shape of our cityscape, it has become a theme for us, and will continue to be for generations."

Cityscape has garnered several awards since its start in 2001, as each week's episode has introduced us to a new and interesting set of characters. Bodarky says, "In a way, every show is like that."

Miss a week? Listen to past shows in The WFUV Archives.

Cityscape is available for download or subscription as an MP3 WFUV Podcast.

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Audio Highlights

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Airdate	Description
Feburary 24, 2007	Garbage: The city's 20-year trash disposal plan; a band that uses trash to make music; a man who boxes up and sells garbage from city streets.
January 13, 2007	New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik on raising kids in New York City.
November 4, 2006	Birds and the people who love them: A wild parrot safari in Brooklyn; a Queens couple with more than 20 birds; bird songs performed by musician Jody Kruskal.
December 2, 2006	Taxis and the people who drive them: It's hard to debate the vibrancy taxis have added to the color of New York City's fabric.
September 9, 2006	A Chinatown business owner shares her audio diary on what life's been like in the five years since the 9/11 attacks.
July 29, 2006	Longtime hitchhiker and folk musician Elijah Wald talks about his new book 'Riding With Strangers: A Hitchhiker's Journey'
May 20, 2006	Few New Yorkers have laid eyes or stepped foot on either the High Line or Governors Island. Visit both places and hear about what the future holds for them.

Awards

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Year	Competition	Category	Segment Name
2005	Public Radio News Directors, Inc	Best News/Public Affairs Program, 2nd place	Terri Schiavo
	Associated Press	News Special/Documentary, Special Mention	Terri Schiavo
	Edward R Murrow Awards	Regional Winner, Best Documentary	Working the Night Shift
2004	New York State Broadcasters Association	Outstanding Single Public Affairs Program	Stonewall Riots
	Lincoln University	Unity Awards in Media	Education Beat
	Associated Press	News Special/Documentary, Special Mention	Working the Night Shift
2003	Mothers Against Drunk Driving	Outstanding Coverage of Drunk Driving Issues	Cityscape
	Public Radio News Directors, Inc	Best News/Public Affairs Program, 2nd Place winner	Transcending Tragedy
	March of Dimes A.I.R awards	Best Public Affairs Program, Finalist	Transcending Tragedy
2002	New York Festivals	Gold (First Place) Award for Best Public Affairs Program	9/11 Aftermath

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