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| August 28, 2010 | These days the mere sight of a mattress left on the street is enough to make your skin crawl. But, the fear of bedbugs is justified. The blood sucking insects are a growing problem in New York City. In fact, not even the city’s most iconic building is safe. Bedbugs were recently found at the Empire State Building. On this week's Cityscape, we’re focusing our attention on bedbugs and other pesky critters. |
| August 21, 2010 | Over the years, in New York City's five boroughs, kids found a variety of ways to amuse themselves in the streets. They played, and sometimes even invented games, using whatever was at hand; bottle caps, broomsticks, or a piece of chalk. On this week's Cityscape, we’re talking about classic street games; Stickball, Stoopball, Ringolevio, Scully, Johnny on a Pony, and more. |
| August 14, 2010 | This summer’s heat may have given us something to gripe about, but it pales in comparison to what New Yorkers suffered through in August of 1896. A 10-day heat wave claimed the lives of more than 1,300 people in Manhattan alone. One local newspaper described the city as “an inferno of brick and stone.” On this week's Cityscape, we talk with author Edward Kohn about this largely forgotten natural disaster in U-S history. His new book is called Hot Time in the Old Town: The Great Heat Wave of 1896 and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt. |
| August 7, 2010 | It's often said that we should "learn to appreciate the little things in life." Well, we’ve decided to take a closer look at that saying, quite literally! On this week's Cityscape, we’re delving into all manner of teeny tiny things in New York City; from a Brooklyn artist’s ant farms to a miniature book collection to a film maker’s version of a toy land, to a Manhattan woman's collection of tiny troll dolls. |
| July 31, 2010 | More and more New Yorkers are taking to cycling to get around. In fact, bicycling is up 28 percent, with about 200,000 New Yorkers riding bikes every day, according to the group Transportation Alternatives. Take a ride with us on this week's Cityscape as we journey through several aspects of cycling in New York City. |
| July 24, 2010 | Research shows the majority of adults in New York City are overweight or obese and the statistics for children aren't much rosier. Studies show 4 in 10 elementary school children are in the same category. On this week's Cityscape, we look into why obesity is such a problem and what city officials are doing to address the matter. |
| July 17, 2010 | Over the years, Manhattan's Lower East Side has produced a number of famous artists, including Luther Vandross. But, little is heard about those who made it only to the fringe of success. Benny Bell was born and raised on the Lower East Side and dreamed of being the next Irving Berlin. He wrote and sung hundreds of songs, many of them novelty tunes. But, Bell's music career never fully took off. On this week's Cityscape, Bell's grandson Joel Samberg shares his granddad's story. Samberg has written a book about his grandfather called Grandpa Had a Long One: Personal Notes on the Life, Career and Legacy of Benny Bell. |
| July 10, 2010 | Theater, bright lights and crowds are just some of the things that come to mind at the mention of 42nd Street, but this famous crosstown thoroughfare has humble beginnings. On this edition of Cityscape, the story of 42nd Street. |
| July 3rd, 2010 | It's a shark-infested Cityscape this weekend in honor of the 35th anniversary of Jaws. We'll talk with Carl Gottlieb, co-screenwriter of Jaws and a native New Yorker; learn about the sharks that live in the waters around New York City, as well as those that call the New York Aquarium on Coney Island home; we'll meet a women's pro-tackle football team in Brooklyn, called, what else?, the New York Sharks; and hear other shark-related tales. |
| June 26, 2010 | New York City's annual gay pride parade takes place this Sunday. Openly gay and lesbian New York City police officers and firefighters will be among those marching. On this week's Cityscape, we'll delve into the issues gay and lesbian law enforcers and firefighters can face on the job. Our guests are Mike Vissichelli, the president of FireFLAG, an advocacy group for gay and lesbian firefighters and rescue workers, and Greg Miraglia, an openly gay police officer and author of Coming out From Behind the Badge. |
| June 19, 2010 | A couple of years ago, when the economy took a turn for the worse, a lot of people found themselves out of work. Today, the unemployment numbers are a bit rosier. But, while some people are saying the worst of the recession is over, the jobless have an entirely different story to tell. As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign on the jobless, Cityscape this week delves into issues facing unemployed people and programs in place to help them get their lives back on track. |
| June 12, 2010 | Not so long ago, the name Alphabet City stirred up images of squatters, vacant lots, drug dealers, and burned-out buildings. These days it’s known for high-priced real estate, stylish bars, funky shopping, and the upwardly mobile. On this week's Cityscape, we're taking an in-depth look at the past and present of the Manhattan neighborhood around Avenues A, B, C and D, from 14th Street to Houston Street. |
| June 6, 2010 | Over the past few years we’ve heard a lot of talk about the sorry state of the newspaper industry. A lot of talk has been focused on the big dailies. But, what’s the state of high school newspapers. On this edition of Cityscape, the author of a new study on New York City’s high school newspapers. We’ll also talk with the author of Off the Beaten (Subway Track): New York City’s Best Unusual Attractions. |
| May 29, 2010 | It’s not uncommon for a teenager to experience growing pains, an awkward phase where everything just feels wrong. But, they ride it out, sometimes with the help of their parents. But, not all kids have a support system, and home is the last place they’ll turn to for help. On this week's Cityscape, we're focusing our attention on homeless and runaway youth in New York City. |
| May 22, 2010 | They’re all around us…in our homes, in our places of work, in our backyards, and in the air…what are we talking about? Insects. On this week's Cityscape, we're exploring the world of bugs. We'll talk with the author of a new book called Insectopedia, visit a Manhattan eatery that serves grasshoppers (and eat them too), talk with a Brooklyn artist who dabbles in insect photography and meet a pair of professional "insect-pinners" in SoHo. |
| May 15, 2010 | Remember the decade that brought us Dallas and the DeLorean, Madonna and MTV, Cats, the Rubik's Cube and the fitness craze? That’s right…you’re probably getting flashbacks of the 1980s! On this week's Cityscape, we’re taking a look back at the '80s – the fashion, the hair, the films and the music of that decade. We'll check out New York City's own version of an '80's prom...an interactive off-Broadway show at Webster Hall, talk with the star of a Broadway musical that celebrates '80's rock and chat with a New York City author about her new book on John Hughes' teen films and their impact on a generation. |
| May 8, 2010 | John Lindsay’s tumultuous two terms as mayor of New York City were marked by strikes, racial divisions and fiscal problems. And more than 40 years later, his legacy remains as mixed as ever. On this week's Cityscape, we look back on the Lindsay era. Our guests include New York Times Urban Affairs Correspondent, Sam Roberts and Tom Casciato, the Executive Producer of a new public television documentary called Fun City Revisited: The Lindsay Years. |
| May 1, 2010 | If you live in New York City, it’s more than likely you’ve called the oft-dialed 3-1-1 to complain about whatever’s fraying your nerves. On this week's Cityscape, we'll get a first hand look at the 3-1-1 call center in Lower Manhattan and talk with two call service representatives. We'll also talk with a woman on the front lines in the fight against noise, the most common quality of life complaint in New York City. And we'll chat with the author of the New York City Museum of Complaint, a collection of 132 letters written to the Mayor of New York between 1751 and 1969. |
| April 24, 2010 | A lot of comic book superheroes fight for justice in a city like New York, or New York City itself. Peter Parker -- AKA your "friendly neighborhood spiderman" hails from Queens. But, not all New York City-based superheroes are make-believe. On this week's Cityscape, real-life caped crusaders in the Big Apple. We'll meet some New Yorkers who don costumes to help people in need. |
| April 17, 2010 | fundraising show - no online archive |
| April 10, 2010 | On this week's Cityscape, a Manhattan resident talks candidly about being a recovering alcoholic. Also this week, a preview of New York City's first gay boutique hotel slated to open in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen. |
| April 3, 2010 | Cityscape for April 3rd. |
| March 27, 2010 | On this week's Cityscape, women in traditionally male blue-collar jobs. We'll talk to the author of Sisters in the Brotherhoods: Working Women Organizing for Equality in New York City. We'll also attend a class that teaches women the basics of construction work, and check out a workwear store in Brooklyn that caters to women in the trades. |
| March 20, 2010 | As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign, this week's Cityscape is all about affordable housing. We'll get into the nitty gritty of what that term means in New York City, talk to the city's housing commissioner about efforts to build and preserve affordable housing and take a step inside an affordable housing complex in midtown Manhattan that some say is nothing short of a miracle. |
| March 13, 2010 | The Bronx is a borough that conjures up a wide variety of images…the Yankees…the Zoo…and if you’re of a certain age, you might think of the urban decay of the 1970’s and 80’s. Over the years, Hollywood has helped to perpetuate many of the negative images of the Bronx, but it’s also shown the borough’s brighter side. On this week's Cityscape, an exploration of the Bronx on the big screen. Also this week, a look back at the history of what was once the Bronx's grandest movie theater...the Loew's Paradise. |
| March 6, 2010 | On this week's Cityscape, we're undressing New York City, so to speak. We're talking with New Yorkers who make a living by making, selling and wearing underwear. We'll meet someone who's been fitting women in bras for more than 30 years, a family who's been making men's underwear for four generations and a Bronx man who makes a living modeling underwear. |
| February 27, 2010 | Every day people hop in cars and board trains and buses to get to work, but not every commute is the same and neither is every commuter. On this week's Cityscape, we'll meet some ordinary New Yorkers with not so ordinary commutes. |
| February 20, 2010 | New York City's landscape is forever changing...buildings come down...new ones go up...old theaters are transformed into restaurants and even pharmacies. On this week's Cityscape, we'll hear about efforts to make sure the city's history and cultural heritage aren't obliterated in the name of progress. |
| February 13, 2010 | Cityscape celebrates Valentine's Day this week with a visit to a chocolate factory in Brooklyn. We'll also learn all about perfumes and colognes at an olfactory school in midtown Manhattan. |
| February 6, 2010 | The first, perhaps annual, Cityscape Spelling Bee. Listen as two New Yorkers go head to head for the prize of WFUV music host Dennis Elsas' voice on their home answering machine. We'll also drop in on an adult spelling bee at a Brooklyn bar. |
| January 30, 2010 | For a lot of people construction sites are more of an eyesore than a work of art. But, a downtown business improvement district’s working to change that. We'll hear about their efforts on this week's Cityscape. Also this week, members of the group Improv Everywhere, talk about some of the public pranks they've pulled over the years, including their No Pants Subway Ride. |
| January 16, 2010 | New York Times Urban Affairs Correspondent Sam Roberts talks about his new book Only in New York: An Exploration of the World's Most Fascinating, Frustrating and Irrepressible City. |
| January 9, 2010 | When you live in New York City you often have to make the most of small spaces. On this week's Cityscape, New Yorkers who live in tiny dwellings share their stories. |
| January 2, 2010 | A New York City psychic shares her predictions for 2010; we'll talk with the author of a website and book that allows people to sound off on their past relationships; and a Bronx couple reflects on their more than fifty years as husband and wife. |
| December 26, 2009 | A third generation funeral director talks about his new comic novel Die Laughing. The novel's about a 21-year-old man in Little Italy in the 1970's who works for the family funeral business, but moonlights as a stand-up comic. |
| December 19, 2009 | The Daughters of St. Paul Choir, a.k.a the Singing Nuns, visit WFUV's studios for an interview and special holiday performance. |
| December 12, 2009 | As part of WFUV'S Strike a Chord campaign, Cityscape explores the impact of aging on artists. Legendary jazz pianist Billy Taylor performs and talks about aging and his music. The show also includes a panel discussion on aging and the arts and introduces us to a group of singers who volunteer their talents to uplift the lives of senior citizens. |
| December 5, 2009 | Toby and Dan Talbot talk about their experiences running The New Yorker Theater on Manhattan's upper West Side. The theater opened in 1960 and brought cutting-edge films to moviegoers until it closed in 1973. The New Yorker was a regular hang-out for producers, directors and critics, including Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese and Susan Sontag. Also this week, photographer Larry Racioppo talks about his project to catalogue and photograph the former movie palaces of the city's outer boroughs. Many of them have been converted into things like bingo halls and health clubs, but still retain aspects of their previous lives. |
| November 28, 2009 | On this week's Cityscape, "Single in the City." According to the Census, more than half of all Manhattan residents live alone, and the number of singles in New York City is rising to historic levels. On this week's show, a sociologist shares his thoughts on those statistics and a real-life Carrie Bradshaw talks about her experiences as a single woman in the Big Apple. |
| November 21, 2009 | On this week's Cityscape, one of the passengers aboard the U-S Airways flight that crashed into the Hudson River last January talks about how his life has forever changed and how he's always thankful. Also this week, one Manhattan eatery's soulful spin on Thanksgiving. We visit Harlem's legendary Sylvia's restaurant as they prepare for the big Thanksgiving rush. |
| November 14, 2009 | We’ve all seen advertisements for apartments that tout “great views.” But, a great view can be subjective. We all see things differently when we look out the window. Italian-born artist and architect Matteo Pericoli believes what New Yorkers see out their windows is one of the most intimate and essential components of their relationship with the city. On this week's Cityscape, Pericoli joins us to talk about his new book The City Out My Window: 63 Views on New York. |
| November 7, 2009 | Walter Cronkite would have turned 93 years old this week. The legendary CBS newsman was born November 4th, 1916. He died this past July. On this week's Cityscape, Cronkite's son, Chip, and Former Executive Producer for CBS Evening News, Sandy Sokolow, share their memories of "the most trusted man in America." |
| October 31, 2009 | What's Halloween without a good ghost story? On this week's Cityscape, we'll hear about some of New York City's reported haunted sites, including Central Park. We'll also learn all about the bats that hang out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. |
| October 24, 2009 | Throughout its history New York City has served as a destination point for immigrants. And today is no different. Newcomers continue to settle here in large numbers. Often in search of new and better lives. They plant roots and raise children. On this week's Cityscape, we'll take a look at how second generation immigrants fare compared with their parents and native-born counterparts. We'll also explore the life and death of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants. Her body lies in repose at an Upper Manhattan shrine. |
| October 17, 2009 | What's in a recipe? Sure you'll find ingredients like sugar and salt, but break down most recipes and you'll also find they're steeped in family history and emotion. On this week's Cityscape, we're taking a peek inside three very different cookbooks. |
| October 10, 2009 | The New Yorker's cartoon editor Robert Mankoff talks about the funny side of finance. Plus, we'll meet a man who vows to eat a slice of pizza from every pizzeria in the five boroughs and check out a new book and photography exhibit on the city's parks. |
| October 3, 2009 | Between the sidewalks, the walkups and the weather, New York City is hard on shoes. On this week's Cityscape, we'll meet some people who help New Yorkers keep their footwear in fine shape. We'll talk with the owner of a shoe repair shop that's called midtown Manhattan home for more than 75 years and meet a guy who's been shining shoes at Grand Central Terminal for three decades. |
| September 26, 2009 | On this week's Cityscape we'll focus our attention on national parks. Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns joins us to talk about his new PBS series The National Parks: America's Best Idea. We'll also explore some of the many national park sites right here in New York City. |
| September 19, 2009 | On this week's Cityscape, we're getting inside the heads of collectors. Our guests include a Manhattan woman who collects rubber ducks (she has 500 of them) and a Brooklyn-native who has some 400 pair of sneakers. |
| September 12, 2009 | As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign, this week's Cityscape takes a look at a host of issues facing military veterans and their families. |
| September 5, 2009 | From the mountains of Costa Rica comes a story of compassion that followed the 9/11 attacks. Also this week, the Down Town Glee Club shares its history and talks about its upcoming performance to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. |
| August 29, 2009 | New York City authorities make no excuses about targeting rowdy bar patrons and aggressive panhandlers, but some petty crimes, like jaywalking, go largely ignored. On this week's Cityscape, we're focusing our attention on small crimes, from crossing in the middle of the street to snatching paper clips from the office. Our guests include a co-author of the long-debated "broken windows theory" and a Daily News crime reporter. |
| August 22, 2009 | Historian Ben Feldman recounts a sensational tale from New York City's long-buried past. He joins us to talk about his new book Call Me Daddy: Babes and Bathos in Edward West Browning's Jazz Age New York. |
| August 15, 2009 | New York author Mark Ribowsky talks about his new book The Supremes -- A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success and Betrayal. |
| August 8, 2009 | Producer Nick Catalano talks about his new memoir New York Nights: Writing, Producing and Performing in Gotham. Plus, a glimpse into the lives of some aspiring comedians in New York City. |
| August 1, 2009 | New York City’s often called a concrete jungle, but on this week’s Cityscape, we’re focusing on its pastoral side. We'll meet a Bronx couple raising chickens in their backyard, catch up with some Brooklyn teens on a farm in Red Hook, and talk with the Executive Director of the nonprofit Just Food organization about her group's efforts to develop a just and sustainable food system in the New York City region. |
| July 25, 2009 | A man who spent more than a decade living on the streets of New York City shares his story. "Cadillac Man" recorded facts about his daily life in notebooks that have since been distilled into a memoir called Land of Lost Souls. |
| July 18, 2009 | Public art takes center stage on this week's Cityscape. We'll explore the history of the city's community murals, talk with an artist who's releasing monsters on the streets of Brooklyn, and tune in to a sonic collage in Central Park. |
| July 11, 2009 | You don't have to fly all the way to France to celebrate Bastille Day. On this week's Cityscape, we'll find out where you can get in on some revolutionary revelry in New York City. We'll also sit in on a French language class, meet a guy who runs a French café on wheels, learn about one of America's favorite Frenchman, and find out how to meet an expat in New York City for friendship or more. |
| July 4, 2009 | This week Cityscape celebrates Independence Day with an exploration of New York City's Revolutionary War history. We'll also take a peek inside the world of competitive eating with the organizers of Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island. |
| June 27, 2009 | Stonewall: Forty Years Later. On this week's Cityscape, we'll explore the riots that sparked the modern gay rights movement. Also this week, an interview and performance with the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. |
| June 20, 2009 | As we mark another Father's Day, Cityscape takes a look at efforts to improve the relationship between non-custodial fathers and their children in New York City. We also find out what life's like for a group of stay-at-home dads. |
| June 13, 2009 | New York City’s home to musicians, poets, writers and countless stage, TV and film celebrities, but not all of them are still living. Many have chosen to spend eternity at Woodlawn Cemetery in the north Bronx. On this week's Cityscape, we’ll explore the history behind the sprawling cemetery and some of the notables buried there. Also this week, Henry Hudson on modern day New York. We asked a clairvoyant to put us in touch with the English explorer. |
| June 6, 2009 | It's not uncommon to see labels identifying plants or flowers in a garden, but when one of those markers reads MAGIC plants, even the most horticulturally challenged can't help but take notice. On this week's Cityscape, we'll explore the medieval gardens at the Cloisters in upper Manhattan. Also this week, we'll pound the pavement with the authors of a new guide for runners and walkers in New York City. |
| May 30, 2009 | # Did you know that the Oreo cookie was born in New York City? Or that the world's first skyscraper was built in SoHo in 1857 – and still stands? On this week's Cityscape, we're delving deep into the city's history with Michelle and James Nevius, the authors of Inside the Apple: A Streetwise History of New York City. |
| May 23, 2009 | # As part of WFUV's new Strike A Chord campaign, this week's Cityscape dives into waterfront issues throughout the tri-state area. Our program includes a report on how concerned citizens took back a stretch of neglected, trash-strewn waterfront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as well as a panel discussion on a host of issues ranging from waterfront access to development. Our panelists are: Roland Lewis (Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance), Phillip Musegaas (Riverkeeper), Linda Cox (Bronx River Alliance), and Dottie Lewandowski (Queens Commissioner of Parks). |
| May 16, 2009 | # This spring's commencement season ends another chapter in the lives of millions of college students across the nation. But this year's strains of pomp and circumstance will be tinged with a solid dose of uncertainty for the Class of 2009. That's because the economic recession has created one of the worst job markets in decades. On this week's Cityscape, how are new grads weathering the economic storm? |
| May 9, 2009 | If you ever wondered what Manhattan looked like before it became a city – wonder no more! A new book called Mannahatta – A Natural History of New York City gives readers a look at the borough when it was an island paradise, not an urban jungle. Author Eric Sanderson joins us on this week's Cityscape. Also this week, how electronic communication has changed the way mothers keep in touch with their adult children. |
| May 2, 2009 | You might not be in the market for a luxury apartment overlooking Central Park, especially considering the state of the economy, but it's still fun to look. On this week's Cityscape, a New York City real estate broker gives us a peek inside some of Manhattan’s most luxurious residential buildings. D Fitzgerald is the author of a new coffee table book called Window on the Park. |
| April 25, 2009 | We’re all familiar with the names Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Lou Gehrig . But chances are the names Eric Gregg, Don Denkinger and John Hirschbeck don’t ring any bells? They’re among what New York Times writer Bruce Weber refers to as baseball’s invisible men...Umpires. Weber joins us on this week's Cityscape to talk about his new book As They See ‘Em: A Fan’s Travels in the Land of Umpires. |
| April 18, 2009 | New York’s underground isn’t exactly unfamiliar territory. After all, every day commuters venture below the city’s surface to ride the train. But, a subway or Metro North ride won’t take you where we’re going on this week's Cityscape. On Saturday's show, we’re heading to a couple of very secretive places below Manhattan, including a hidden train station beneath the historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel. |
| April 11, 2009 | Any conversation about American modern dance is bound to include the name Alvin Alley. Alley died in 1989, but the work of the legendary dancer and choreographer lives on through his ground-breaking dance troupe, the Alvin Alley American Dance Theater. The group’s now celebrating its 50th year anniversary. On this week's Cityscape, we explore the past and present of the renowned company. |
| April 4, 2009 | For a lot of people, the job title -- building superintendent -- conjures up images of Dwayne Schneider, the superintendent from the 1970’s television show, One Day at a Time. But, in reality, supers are a lot more than just handymen with tool belts and overloaded key rings. On this week's Cityscape, what exactly do supers do, how have their jobs changed over the years and what are their biggest challenges? Also this week, a super turned author talks about her new novel, appropriately titled Super in the City. |
| March 28, 2009 | How good are you at detecting a lie? Test your skills on this week's Cityscape as we check out The Liar Show...a comic-storytelling event that uses the audience as a polygraph test. We'll also pay a visit to the Oscar Wilde Bookshop in Greenwich Village. The legendary gay bookstore closes its doors for good this weekend. |
| March 21, 2009 | The old saying goes – if March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb. On this week's Cityscape, we’re having some fun with that phrase – in like a lion – out like a lamb. All of our segments relate to lions and lambs in one way or another...from a closer look at New York's so-called Library Lions, Patience and Fortitude...to a behind-the-scenes view of The Lambs Club – the nation’s first professional theatrical club. |
| March 14, 2009 | Anyone who has a pet knows that animals can have a healing touch. On this week's Cityscape, we'll talk with Bruce Goldstein, a Manhattan resident who says his black lab saved him from the depths of depression. Goldstein writes about his experiences in a new book called Puppy Chow is Better than Prozac: The True Story of a Man and the Dog Who Saved His Life. |
| March 7, 2009 | The Bronx's grandest road is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. On this week's Cityscape, we'll explore the past, present and potential future of the Grand Concourse. |
| February 28, 2009 | Human trafficking for labor or sex would seem to be something from another time period, or at least another place. But New York is the point of entry for many of the victims trafficked into the United States each year. On this week's Cityscape, a panel discussion on human trafficking and efforts to combat it. |
| February 21, 2009 | What if you could lose weight and save the planet at the same time? Food writer Mark Bittman joins us to talk about his new book Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating. |
| February 14, 2009 | A lot of us have strong feelings about New York City. Newcomers often talk about their first time here – how they were smitten by the twinkling night skyline or the diversity on the streets. New Yorkers who've moved away often reminisce about their relationship with the city. And if you live here – you probably love it and hate it at the same time – but always find it hard to leave, and get a rush of emotion when you return. On this week's Valentine's Day edition of Cityscape, stories that express our love for New York City. |
| January 31, 2009 | Baby, it's cold outside! But New York City is home to a host of activities and happenings that make venturing out into the frigid temperatures well worth it. On this week's Cityscape, we're warming up to some of the things you can do outdoors in New York City during the cold weather months, from snow shoeing to seal-watching. |
| January 24, 2009 | Harlem's famed Apollo Theater is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The Apollo launched and nurtured the careers of countless performers, including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and James Brown. On this week's Cityscape, we're delving into the history of the Apollo and the people who performed on its stage. Also this week, a look back at the bitter struggle over equal housing rights in the city of Yonkers. |
| January 17, 2009 | A lot of people see opera as stuffy, boring and weird. After all, it's sung in foreign languages and has odd little customs... like middle-aged performers portraying teenaged lovers. On this week's Cityscape, we're demystifying opera with one of the authors of Opera For Dummies. We'll also take in some opera in the unlikeliest of places: a Brooklyn bar. |
| January 10, 2009 | A lot of us have vowed to ratchet up our exercise routines in the New Year. On this week's Cityscape, we're working up a sweat with several segments on working out: a retired maestro will introduce us to a workout he's created called Conductorcise, we'll learn how to swivel our way into better shape at a belly dancing class, and delve into the effects of music on exercise in general. |
| January 3, 2009 | Starting the new year unemployed? Our guest this week says he can help. Bronx resident Nicholas Nigro is the author of No Job? No Prob! How to Pay Your Bills, Feed Your Mind, and Have a Blast When You're Out of Work. |
| December 27, 2008 | The history and culture of food in New York City. We're joined by the editors of a new book called Gastropolis. |
| December 20, 2008 | Cityscape celebrates the holidays. On this week's show, we learn about the history of X-mas trees in New York City, meet some modern day tree sellers, visit the South Bronx headquarters of a company responsible for most of Manhattan's most prominent holiday displays, and talk to the creator of book and stage production that puts a fresh twist on the traditional Nutcracker story. |
| December 13, 2008 | What do you do when your dog takes YOU to a walk? Or when your cat gives you attitude? On this week's Cityscape, we'll get advice from the so-called "Dog Whisperer of Brooklyn" and a Manhattan woman dubbed the "Feline Freud." Also this week, we'll check out a safe haven for abandoned and unwanted hamsters in upper Manhattan. |
| December 6, 2008 | A peek into the history of some of Broadway's theaters with Playbill's Robert Viagas. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the renovation of the famed Beacon Theater on Manhattan's Upper West Side. |
| November 29, 2008 | The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time, but it can be downright painful for families who lost loved ones in war. On this week's Cityscape, a Manhattan couple talks about losing their only son in the Afghan war. We'll also spotlight a couple of programs designed to help U-S troops and their families. |
| November 22, 2008 | If you can't or don't want to leave your house, New York City is the place to be. You can get almost anything delivered to your front door – from laundry to DVDs. On this week's Cityscape, we'll take a closer look at some of the services that come to you, including a seltzer delivery guy and an iPod repairman. |
| November 15, 2008 | With just a couple weeks until Thanksgiving, we thought what better time to do a show on cooking. On this week's Cityscape, we'll drop in on a cooking class for parents and their kids in New York City, step back in time to learn what life in the kitchen was like in the 19th century, and get some tips on preparing for that big Thanksgiving Day meal. |
| November 8, 2008 | Playwright and actor Carl Capotorto talks about his new book Twisted Head: An Italian American Memoir. Carl grew up in the Bronx in the 1960's and 70's. His book's been described as an exorcism of sorts, with plenty of laughs. |
| November 1, 2008 | Defendants at Manhattan's Criminal Courthouse spill the beans. Freelance newspaper photographer, Steven Hirsch, joins us to talk about his blog Courthouse Confessions. Also this week, A Race Like No Other. New York Times sportswriter Liz Robbins talks about her new book about the New York City Marathon. |
| October 25, 2008 | With Halloween in mind, this week's Cityscape features segments on vampires and cemeteries. We'll talk to the author of a new book called Dark Banquet -- Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creatures. And we'll pay a visit to the oldest non-sectarian burying ground in Manhattan. |
| October 18. 2008 | With all of its tall buildings and excess light, New York City might be the last place you'd think of for viewing the night sky. But, actually the Big Apple isn't all that bad for star-gazing. On this week's Cityscape, the best places to view the stars in light polluted New York City. Also, what do the stars have in store for John McCain and Barack Obama? A Manhattan astrologer shares his prediction for election day. |
| October 11, 2008 | The current economic climate has a lot of us looking for ways to cut back, but that doesn't mean we have to live a life of boredom. On this week's Cityscape, we'll find out where to find bargains and free events in New York City. Ethan Wolff, the author of Frommer's NYC Free and Dirt Cheap is our guest. Also this week, Political Humorist Scott Blakeman on the financial crisis and presidential politics. |
| October 4, 2008 | Cityscape throws its own Oktoberfest. We'll delve into German-American history in New York City, learn about German beer, hear a little German music and get some understanding as to why the German Shepherd is the 5th most popular dog breed in the Big Apple. |
| September 27, 2008 | On this week's Cityscape, we'll delve into the mind of a waiter. Our guest is Steve Dublanica, author of Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip – Confessions of a Cynical Waiter. We'll also take a close look at tipping behavior. |
| September 20, 2008 | From the Roaring Twenties to the Great Depression, in a time when America was caught in the midst of the two World Wars, crooks and cons made New York City their playground. On this week's Cityscape, we'll go back in time to the City of the 1920's and 30's, when notorious criminals ruled the streets. |
| September 13, 2008 | Every summer Shakespeare comes to life at a festival high up along the banks of the Hudson River in Putnam County. "Twelfth Night" was one of the plays performed this year. A documentary set to air next week on Channel 13 takes us behind the scenes of the production. On this week's Cityscape...we'll meet the director and two of his actors. Also this week...we'll discuss a new play by William Shakespeare. That's right NEW. You'll have to tune in to find out what that's all about. |
| September 6, 2008 | What happens when your son insists on wearing a dress to school? What do you do when your toddler daughter's first sentence is she's a boy? On this week's Cityscape, understanding transgender children. |
| August 30, 2008 | In anticipation of the West Indian Day parade in Brooklyn on Monday, Cityscape explores West Indian culture in the Big Apple. |
| August 23, 2008 | Free things you can do in New York City -- from barefoot dancing to bicycle safety courses. |
| August 16, 2008 | Gangs are more of a problem in Los Angeles and Chicago than here in New York, but the Big Apple isn't immune to gang activity. On this week's Cityscape, a look at today's Gangs of New York...and how one author is hoping to keep kids out of their grips. Also, why are so many of us hooked on bottled water?...and is tap really that bad? A Brooklyn-based investigative journalists shares what she's learned. |
| August 9, 2008 | We often hear about the storied past of Brooklyn's Coney Island, but there's another amusement park just a short drive from Manhattan with its own rich history. On this week's Cityscape, we'll delve into the early history of Playland in Westchester County. |
| August 2, 2008 | News about Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan's East Village this week focused on the opening of a swanky new dog run there. But, 20 years ago, headlines about the park weren't as light. On August 6th, 1988, a riot broke out at the park between police and a crowd protesting a 1 AM curfew. On this week's Cityscape, we'll flash back to the clash the New York Times said turned the neighborhood into something like "war zone." |
| July 26, 2008 | A Bronx man talks about life after a heart transplant. Plus, we'll take a look at efforts to increase organ and tissue donations in the borough. |
| July 19, 2008 | Cityscape for July 19th: George's guest is the author of a new book that explores the history of Broadway through historic photographs. |
| July 12, 2008 | On this week's Cityscape -- a Brooklyn woman talks about her life as an "Unlikely Cat Lady." Plus, tips for caring for your feline and canine companions. |
| July 5, 2008 | On this week's Cityscape, New York City from a different vantage point -- the rooftop. We'll rise above the frenetic pace of the city with a pigeon keeper in Brooklyn and a beekeeper on Manhattan's upper West Side. |
| June 28, 2008 | A foreign correspondent shares her story of lifein a different kind of war zone. After years of covering conflictoverseas, Judith Matloff bought a fixer-upper in a drug-riddled WestHarlem neighborhood. Matloff's new book Home Girl details her experiencestransforming a former drug den into her dream home. Also this week, tipsfor aspiring writers on how to get published. |
| June 21, 2008 | June is traditionally a popular month for weddings. On this week's Cityscape, we'll talk to people who help bridges and grooms make their big day happen – from a wedding planner to a wedding cake guru to a wedding singer. Also, what happens if your mother-in-law turns out to be a monster-in-law? We'll talk to the author of a new book that offers advice to daughters-in-law. |
| June 14, 2008 | Housing that makes you go hmmmmm – from a houseboat in the Bronx to New York City's only mobile home park to an abode in the tree tops. |
| June 7, 2008 | Flashback to the 1969 Woodstock festival. |
| May 31, 2008 | A Hamptons insider talks about life on Long Island's East End. *Dan Rattiner's* new book is called /In the Hamptons: My Fifty Years with Farmers, Fishermen, Artists, Billionaires and Celebrities/. |
| May 24, 2008 | Tips on parenting twins, plus a photo project of doppelgangers. |
| May 17, 2008 | The relationship between horses and humans, from the earliest beginnings to present day. |
| May 10, 2008 | A special Mother's Day edition of Cityscape. Some New York City mothers talk about their daily challenges, a suburban momtalks about life as the lead vocalist of a rock band, and we explore thehistory of motherhood as seen through pop culture. |
| May 3, 2008 | On this week's Cityscape, we're serving up a plate of segments on the classic American diner. We'll explore the history of the diner and visit a New York City eatery where the wait staff is also the entertainment. |
| April 26, 2008 | All things garden: how to grow a garden in an urban environment, composting for dummies, and a visit to one of the most unique gardens in all of New York City. |
| April 19, 2008 | We'll delve into the history of Central and Riverside parks, tag along with a group of bird watchers in Central Park, and discover Prospect Park's little-known treasures. |
| April 12, 2008 | Ellis Island |
| April 5, 2008 | laughter |
| March 29, 2008 | A panel discussion on the consequences of drunk driving. |
| March 22, 2008 | New Yorker and breast cancer survivor Ruth Peltason talks about her new book, I Am Not My Breast Cancer. |
| March 15, 2008 | A panel discussion on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. |
| March 8, 2008 | Here today, but will it be gone tomorrow? We'll check the pulse of the city's mom and pop record shops, talk to a Brooklyn man who blogs about the city's lost history, and hear about efforts to save a more than 100-year-old firehouse in Greenwich Village. |
| March 1, 2008 | Breaking up is hard to do: on this week's Cityscape we talk to a psychologist as to why that's the case, chat with the author of a book in which the main character seeks revenge on her ex, and hear a story about being dumped at The Cutting Room in Manhattan. |
| February 23, 2008 | WFUV's George Bodarky chats with author Adam Langer about his new book Ellington Boulevard: A Novel in A-Flat. |
| February 16, 2008 | Cityscape takes on home design. On this morning's show we'll learn how to live large in a small apartment and make the most of color in a room. |
| February 9, 2008 | Love and Politics dominate this week's Cityscape. We'll take a look at how New York City voted in the Super Tuesday races, explore the politics of kissing and visit the Bronx Zoo to get the true meaning of "animal attraction." |
| February 2, 2008 | A look at some of the odd things people do to earn a living. |
| January 26, 2008 | New Yorker and world champion whistler Steve Herbst on the art of whistling. |
| January 19, 2008 | None of us wants to get sick, but doctors can have an even harder time with it. On this week's Cityscape, we'll talk to author and Columbia University psychiatrist Robert Klitzman about his new book, When Doctors Become Patients. |
| January 12, 2008 | New York City's population isn't only getting bigger, it's getting greyer. In fact, the number of seniors in the city is expected to jump some 40 percent by the year 2030. On this week's Cityscape, a panel discussion on what the city can do to meet the needs of its aging population. |
| January 5, 2008 | On this week's Cityscape, a New York City psychic shares her political predictions for 2008. Plus, the Manhattan and Brooklyn Borough Presidents talk about what they'd like to see happen in the new year. And the Senior Editor of the New York Times Book Review shares his list of recommended reading for '08. |
| December 29, 2007 | Untying the Knot. Why divorce isn't so easy in New York. Plus, what impact does divorce have on the parents of divorcees? |
| December 22, 2007 | Cityscape for December 22. |
| December 15, 2007 | Just about everyone is afraid of something. But what separates a fear from a phobia? On this week's Cityscape, the facts about phobias. |
| December 8, 2007 | With the holiday season upon us, we thought it was time for a show about toys. On this week's Cityscape, an analyst will fill us in on the state of the toy industry after all of those recalls, we'll explore New York City's toy history, and make a teddy bear from scratch. |
| December 1, 2007 | Stories of loss – from the loss of a loved one, to lost love, to the loss of a prized possession. |
| November 24, 2007 | An interview with the author of a recent biography of Ethel Merman. |
| November 17, 2007 | Urban archeologists talks about their most significant finds in New York City. |
| November 3, 2007 | This weekend nearly 40-thousand men and women will take a tour of New York City like none other. They’ll be passing through all five boroughs in a 26.2 mile footrace. On this week’s Cityscape, we’ll explore the history of the New York City marathon and get some health and nutrition tips for running it… |
| October 27, 2007 | A special Halloween edition of Cityscape: we'll visit a New York City museum that may have a ghost as part of its permanent collection, hear about one of the city's most gruesome true-crime stories, and chat with a self-described "monstrologist" from Brooklyn. |
| October 20, 2007 | This week’s Cityscape is chock full of tales from the supermarket. We’ll talk to a guy who collects abandoned grocery lists, hear why a Queens woman longs for the grocery stores in her native California, and check out a competition for New York City’s fastest grocery bagger. |
| October 13, 2007 | How would you react if you discovered your family had a secret fortune? The author of a new memoir called “Dough” shares his story on this week's Cityscape. |
| October 6, 2007 | A discussion on teenagers and drug abuse. |
| September 29, 2007 | A panel discussion on allergies. |
| September 22, 2007 | Cityscape for September 22, 2007. |
| September 15, 2007 | From giant billboards to basic subway ads, advertisers use every trick in the book to get our attention. On this week's Cityscape, we'll take a ride on a street blimp, fly with an aerial advertising pilot, talk to promoters in Times Square, and hear about the fight against billboard blight in New York City. |
| September 8, 2007 | Cityscape for September 8, 2007. |
| September 1, 2007 | A glimpse into the history of some of New York City's most interesting bars. |
| August 25, 2007 | Going to the dogs! Living with dogs in New York City. Mile Failte: Gaeltacht children who are today both Irish speaking and English speaking. |
| August 18, 2007 | A special edition of Cityscape featuring some of our favorite segments through the years. |
| August 11, 2007 | Cityscape for August 11, 2007 |
| August 4, 2007 | Brooklyn author Gabriel Cohen discusses his new book Boombox. The novel explores what happens to a group of Boerum Hill neighbors when a teenager on their block buys a gigantic sound system and starts blasting gangsta rap. |
| July 28, 2007 | WFUV's Julianne Welby interviews author Pete Hamill about New York, then and now, as inspired by his new novel North River. |
| July 21, 2007 | A discussion on the history, present use, and future of New York City's waterfront. |
| July 14, 2007 | A panel discussion on summer reading and the best books about New York City. |
| July 7, 2007 | Looking back on The Forward, a more than century-old Jewish-American newspaper published in New York City. |
| June 30, 2007 | The Beauty of Madness: The Art of the Mentally Ill. In this half-hour special, we meet a group of mentally ill New Yorkers who are redefining themselves through art. |
| June 23, 2007 | When you’re navigating the streets of New York City, you have to have your wits about you. Trains, cars, the masses of people – they all demand the most from all our senses. So how do you live in New York when one of your senses is gone? On this week's Cityscape, blind New Yorkers share their stories. |
| June 16, 2007 | NYC Mayor Bloomberg's plan to plant a million trees by 2017, and other tree-related stories. |
| June 9, 2007 | Horses, in and around New York City. |
| June 2, 2007 | The challenges and rewards of foster parenting and adoption in New York City. |
| May 26, 2007 | Another chance to hear the recent WFUV News special, Musical Abilities, a documentary exploring the music of disabled performers, including singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt and Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen. |
| May 19, 2007 | More than 200,000 New York City residents have Alzheimer's disease, and as the baby boomer generation ages, that number is sure to climb. On this week's Cityscape: what exactly is Alzheimer's disease? Are there warning signs? What about treatment? And how hard is it on caregivers? |
| May 12, 2007 | How do you define the word "ghetto"? Our guest on this week's Cityscape says ghetto is not just a type of neighborhood, it's a mindset, one that she says know no race or class boundaries. Brooklyn journalist Cora Daniels is the author of Ghettonation: A Journey into the Land of Bling and the Home of the Shameless. |
| May 5, 2007 | A glimpse into the lives of New York's street vendors. |
| April 28, 2007 | Many New Yorkers are faced with having too much stuff and too little space. On this week's Cityscape, we'll explore ways to eliminate, or at least, conceal the clutter in your home. |
| April 22, 2007 | Reflecting on Earth Day: Cityscape has commissioned a series of environmental essays. |
| April 14, 2007 | From Park Avenue to 5th Avenue to Central Park West, this week's Cityscape is all about New York City's most coveted addresses and zip codes. |
| April 7, 2007 | New York City is made of a lot of concrete and steele, but beyond its rugged exterior, it has a good amount of soul. You'll find it in the city's jazz clubs, on Broadway – and in its many places of worship. On this week's Cityscape, we'll explore the city's religious diversity. |
| March 31, 2007 | It's hard to believe, but only three generations ago, bars were illegal in New York City. A new book called Dry Manhattan explores the days of prohibition. Author Michael Lerner talks with WFUV's George Bodarky on this week's Cityscape. |
| March 24, 2007 | The shortnose sturgeon has made a strong comeback in the Hudson River, and for the first time in some 200 years, a beaver was recently spotted in the Bronx River. What does that say about the health of New York City's waterways, and are they just as welcoming for swimmers and kayakers? On this week's Cityscape, we'll wade into the issues facing the city's waterways. |
| March 17, 2007 | We all get older – it's just a part of life. By the year 2030, every baby boomer will be at least 65 years old. On this week's Cityscape, who are the city's senior citizens, what matters to them, and what's being done to make sure their housing, transportation, and other needs are met? |
| March 10, 2007 | This Saturday morning – it’s the “Real World” -- Cityscape-style. We’ll take a look at some of the issues facing today’s youth. Why do they choose to expose their innermost thoughts on the internet – and what’s it like to give birth at 17? |
| March 3, 2007 | New York City’s population is expected to grow by a million by 2030. And that's bound to stretch an already thin power supply even thinner. On this week's Cityscape – how can the city keep up with its increasing power demands, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions? We'll also look at the steps some area residents are taking to take the burden off the grid. |
| Feburary 24, 2007 | This week's show is all about garbage. We'll talk about the city's 20-year trash disposal plan, hear a band that uses trash to make music, and meet a man who boxes up and sells garbage he collects from city streets. |
| Feburary 17, 2007 | Valentine's Day is over, but love is still in the air. On this week's Cityscape, we'll hear stories of missed connections, close encounters, and love forged through the New York City smoking ban. |
| Feburary 10, 2007 | A look at the presidential contenders from New York. Plus, the many songs used during political campaigns through the years, and how the web can help and hurt candidates. |
| February 3, 2007 | Finding a parking space in New York City is never easy. And with the city's population expected to grow by a million in the next 23 years, the parking crunch is bound to get worse. On this week's Cityscape, the trials and tribulations of parking in New York City. |
| January 27, 2007 | Esteemed scholar and author Marshall Berman talks about his latest book, On the Town – 100 Years of Spectacle in Times Square. Plus, the evolution of Broadway theaters. |
| January 20, 2007 | We'll talk to the curator of a new slavery exhibit at the New York Historical Society that delves into the city's racist past. We'll also hear about efforts to crack down on human trafficking in New York City, something often referred to as modern-day slavery. |
| January 13, 2006 | New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik on raising kids in New York City. |
| January 6, 2007 | A glimpse into the life of one of the nation's first immigrant rights activists, Emma Lazarus. |
| December 23, 2006 | One of New York City's oldest glee clubs spreads some holiday cheer, a local storyteller shares a personal holiday tale, and what's in a Christmas tree ornament? A Bronx family shares the memories evoked by what's hanging on their tree. |
| December 16, 2006 | A special Hanukkah edition: A local rabbi shares the history of Hanukkah, a renowned storyteller and a singer-guitarist combine their talents to share a Hanukkah tale, and we explore the history of the Jewish Lower East side in Manhattan. |
| December 9, 2006 | When you're willing to venture off the beaten path, you can find the most incredible places in New York City. On this week’s Cityscape, we'll uncover some of New York’s quirkiest spots, including the Russian and Turkish baths in the East Village. |
| December 2, 2006 | Taxi fares went up this week, and while you can debate the need for a fare hike, it's much harder to debate the vibrancy taxis have added to the color of New York City's fabric: Taxis and the people who drive them. |
| November 25, 2006 | Cityscape looks at Holiday shopping. We learn how some of the city's notable shopping districts came to be, meet the man behind Macy's holiday window display, and attend a preformance by Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping. |
| November 18, 2006 | Cityscape brings some of New York City's many exhibitions to you , including one that looks at the influence of armor and other military styles on fashion.Ê |
| November 11, 2006 | New York City's culinary scene: we'll met a group of adventurous eaters who travel to the far reaches of the city in search of exotic cuisine, and talk eats with the city's so-called "Food Maven." |
| November 4, 2006 | For the most part, New York City is a dog-and-cat sort of town. But this week's show is for the birds, and the people who love them. We go on a wild parrot safari in Brooklyn, meet a Queens couple who share their home with more than 20 birds, and spread our wings to bird songs performed by musician Jody Kruskal. |
| October 28, 2006 | A special Halloween edition: A theater production in Brooklyn takes people to hell and back for $25, a New York City author introduces us to two 19th century sisters who claimed they communicated with the dead, and a sneak preview of the giant puppets that will lead this year's Halloween parade. |
| October 22, 2006 | New York Bike Stories - a bike messenger shares his audio diary, we hop in the back of a pedicab and the city's DOT commissioner talks about efforts to improve bicycle safety. |
| October 14, 2006 | Coping with culture shock: Remember a time when you traveled overseas or moved within the US? Venturing outside your familiar surroundings isn't always easy. |
| October 7, 2006 | Between traffic jams and cell phone interruptions, life in the 21st century can make you wish you lived in a simpler time. On this week's Cityscape, we'll meet a host of New Yorkers who are stuck in the past, such as Revolutionary War re-enactors and a baseball league that plays according to 1860's rules. |
| September 30, 2006 | New York City, as seen through the eyes of writer Ian Frazier. Frazier has written about the people, history and streets of New York for some 30 years for The New Yorker and other publications. He joins us to talk about his book 'Gone to New York: Adventures in the City,' now out in paperback. |
| September 23, 2006 | What's the process behind identifying and designating New York City landmarks ? Plus, a behind the scenes account of what went into restoring a lower Manhattan landmark heavily damaged by the 9/11 attacks. |
| September 16, 2006 | What's in your pocket? Learn how to identify coins and currency that could be worth considerably more than face value. A South Carolina woman shares her story of finding a 2,000-year-old coin in her supermarket change, and we'll hear how the idle pennies of NYC schoolchildren are aiding the homeless. |
| 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. |
| September 2, 2006 | A look back at the years 1830 through 1865, the heyday of when New York City's fire department was still all-volunteer. Plus, some people call it 'advertecture,' but preservationists have other words to describe oversized billboards in the city. |
| August 26, 2006 | We pay a visit to a summer camp where inner city kids aren't just singing around a campfire. Plus, a Long Island museum that's sure to strike a chord with guitar enthusiasts. |
| August 19, 2006 | War Stories from the Homefront: With the war in Iraq well into its third year, thousands of soldiers have already returned home and are coping with the aftereffects of war. From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to financial struggles to homelessness, is the government doing enough to help soldiers on the homefront? |
| August 12, 2006 | On this week's Cityscape, one of the real life rescuers portrayed in Oliver Stone's World Trade Center. Plus, it's not just Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder impacting 9/11's first responders - rates of cancer and other respiratory ailments among recovery workers are alarmingly high. |
| August 5, 2006 | Author Kevin Baker talks about his book Strivers Row. The historical novel takes readers back to 1943 Harlem. (*** Rebroadcast from March 18th, 2006 ***) |
| July 29, 2006 | Longtime hitchhiker and folk musician Elijah Wald talks about his new book 'Riding With Strangers: A Hitchhiker's Journey' |
| July 22, 2006 | Pulitzer Prize-winning author Justin Kaplan talks about his new book 'When the Astors Owned New York - Blue Bloods and Grand Hotels in a Gilded Age.' |
| July 15, 2006 | Why living in a New York City neighborhood where your race/ethnicity is a majority could increase your life span. Plus, one of the last companies in NYC that builds and rebuilds rooftop wooden water tanks. |
| July 8, 2006 | Several of New York City’s bridges celebrate milestones this year. The GWB turns 75 in October. The Triborough first opened to traffic 70 years ago this coming Tuesday. Host George Bodarky talks with Dave Frieder, a photographer who's best known for his images of the city's massive spans. |
| July 1, 2006 | Studies show that the numbers of black and Latino students who graduate from high school prepared for college are alarmingly low, and in some cases are reported to be under 10 percent. On this week's Cityscape, we'll hear from some Harlem kids who are trying to change those statistics. They're on a bus tour from New York to Tennessee to help their peers get in gear for college. |
| June 24, 2006 | With Manhattan's gay pride march taking place Sunday, Cityscape looks at the growing number of corporations sponsoring such events. |
| June 17, 2006 | Remembering the Slocum disaster, more than a century later. A Rockland County woman shares her family's connection to what's often referred to as New York City's "Titanic." |
| June 10, 2006 | New York City is facing rising numbers of disconnected youth and a future workforce depleted by baby boomer retirements. On this week's Cityscape, why some folks say that scenario is creating a chance of a lifetime. |
| June 3, 2006 | Graphic Novelist Harvey Pekar has broken from his typical autobiographical fare to tell someone else's story. On this week's Cityscape, Pekar talks about his latest work, Ego & Hubris: The Michael Malice |
| May 27, 2006 | New York City's war memorials, from the Revolution to 9/11. |
| May 20, 2006 | Few New Yorkers have laid eyes or stepped foot on either the High Line or Governors Island. On this week's Cityscape we'll visit both places and hear about what the future holds for them. |
| May 13, 2006 | New York City photographer Howard Schatz discusses his latest book In Character: Actors Acting. Plus, just in time for Mothers' Day, we'll introduce you to an exercise program for new moms in Central Park. |
| May 6, 2006 | Hundreds of people will take Manhattan this weekend, one step at a time. More on the so-called "Great Saunter" on this week's Cityscape. Plus, how community gardens are helping to boost property values in NYC. |
| April 29, 2006 | Lessons for eco-friendly living in New York City. Plus, the secret life of New York's bees. |
| April 22, 2006 | New York City comes to life on the pages of many comic books, but what role has the city played in creating comics? Comic book historian Doctor Kent Worcester talks about the city's long-standing relationship with the comic book industry. |
| April 15, 2006 | As Catholics around the world prepare to celebrate Easter Sunday, Cityscape puts a focus on the past, present and potential future of Catholicism in New York City. We'll also drop by the holy week rehearsal of one of New York's few professional choirs. Their day jobs make them an interesting group - underneath the vestments lurk rock musicians and opera singers. |
| April 8, 2006 | On this week's Cityscape, we'll get an update on a major cancer study launched five years ago in New York City. Plus, a discussion about doctor-patient relationships and the importance of getting a second opinion. |
| April 1, 2006 | The Internet has transformed our lives. It's changed the way we communicate with each other and access information. On this week's Cityscape, we'll take a look beyond the monitor to find out exactly what makes the Internet tick and hear about some of the challenges its creating for people -- and the old-fashioned paperback. |
| March 25, 2006 | New York Times environment writer Andy Revkin discusses the state of the Hudson River. |
| March 18, 2006 | A new historical novel plunges readers into 1943 Harlem. Host George Bodarky talks with author Kevin Baker about his latest work, called 'Strivers Row.' |
| March 11, 2006 | A report on the various forces swaying one of NYC's last ethnic enclaves. |
| March 4, 2006 | Noo Yawk Tawk - a discussion about the New York accent. |
| February 25, 2006 | Poems of the Harlem Renaissance, and the history of hip-hop in the Bronx. |
| February 18, 2006 | Time Out New York Film Critic David Fear on romance movies set in New York City. |
| February 11, 2006 | A roundtable discussion on the impact of diabetes in NYC. |
| February 4, 2006 | New York City women's firsts - including Council Speaker, firefighter, and sanitation worker. |
| January 28, 2006 | A glimpse into the lives of New York City's doormen. Our guest is Peter Bearman, a Columbia University sociology professor and author of a book on the city's doormen. |
| January 21, 2006 | A look inside the brand new Bronx Library Center. |
| January 14, 2006 | The future of the arts and culture in post-911 Lower Manhattan. |
| January 7, 2006 | A look inside the New York Public Library's newly restored map division. |
| December 31, 2005 | A panel discussion on construction safety in New York City. |
| December 17, 2005 | Tracing family roots: Our guest is genealogist Maria Dering. |
| December 10, 2005 | NYC's so-called "King of Cocktails" Dale DeGroff. Plus, cocktail dress expert Elyssa Schram Da Cruz. |
| December 3, 2005 | The pros and cons of freelancing in NYC. Plus, the diary of a matchmaking taxi driver. |
| November 26, 2005 | Children's book historian, author and critic Leonard Marcus. Plus, John Bemelmans Marciano, a kids' book author and grandson of Ludwig Bemelmans, the creator of the beloved children's book character, Madeline. |
| November 19, 2005 | NYPD Detective Edward Conlon on his first book, 'Blue Blood.' (link to 4/16/05) |
| November 12, 2005 | A closer look at the New York City mayor's race and New Jersey's gubernatorial match-up. |
| November 5, 2005 | Alan Zweibel, one of the original writers for Saturday Night Life, talks about his first novel: 'The Other Shulman.' |
| October 29, 2005 | A discussion about nightmares. Plus, an 'outsider's' perspective on Halloween. |
| October 22, 2005 | One of the last places in New York City where gravestones are made. Plus, the founder of Brooklyn's Center for Thanatology Research and Education. |
| October 15, 2005 | Uncovering the history of African Americans in the Bronx. |
| October 8, 2005 | A discussion about some of NYC's oldest homes, uncovering a hidden gem, and at least one glimpse into the city's future. |
| October 1, 2005 | Countless poets have called New York City home and many of them have made the city itself their subject. We talk with the editor of an anthology of poetry about New York City. Plus, we'll pay a visit to the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a Lower East Side institution, known for hosting poetry slams. |
| September 24, 2005 | New Yorkers drop their ideas into a giant suggestion box. Plus, art that floats. |
| September 17, 2005 | Sorting through the Democratic Mayoral Primary; the Futon Fish Market's on the move and why artists are singing for healthcare in Brooklyn. |
| September 10, 2005 | How did 9/11 change Wall Street? Plus, is the timing right for September 11th dramatizations? |
| September 3, 2005 | Democratic Mayoral Candidate Anthony Weiner. Plus, the use of Spanish in the mayoral campaign. |
| August 27, 2005 | New York City Council Speaker and Mayoral Candidate Gifford Miller. Plus, the growing problem of teen gambling. |
| August 20, 2005 | Democratic Mayoral candidate Fernando Ferrer. Plus, the challenges faced by New York City's ethnic reporters. |
| August 13, 2005 | Why a new website is giving new meaning to the word eavesdropping. Plus, how another internet site aims to making choosing a nursing home a whole lot easier. |
| August 6, 2005 | Guest William Sinunu, author of 'Life Could Be Sweeter: 101 Great Ideas from Around the World for Living a More Rewarding Life.' Plus, what's it like to move from one coast to the other? |
| July 30, 2005 | The debate over the emergency contraception bill headed to New York Governor Pataki's desk. |
| July 23, 2005 | Tips on where to park your car in Manhattan. Plus, what's the fascination with photoblogging? |
| July 16, 2005 | Cityscape gets its hands dirty with Ruah Donnelly -- the author of The Adventurous Gardener – Where to Buy the Best Plants in New York and New Jersey. |
| July 9, 2005 | New York City Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum discusses her run for re-election. Plus, could a woman be next in line for the city's top job? |
| July 2, 2005 | Why teenagers are having a tough time finding summer jobs. |
| June 25, 2005 | Cityscape's own 'Bronx Week' celebration featuring segments on a cowbell maker in the South Bronx and an audio postcard from City Island. |
| June 18, 2005 | Why is the sizzling real estate market eating up hotel rooms in New York City? |
| June 11, 2005 | 'Subway vigilante' Bernard Goetz talks about his run for New York City Public Advocate. |
| June 4, 2005 | An interview with New York City's first female firefighter. |
| May 28, 2005 | We'll hear why a coalition of religious groups says a little soul searching can go a long way in the nation’s boardrooms. Our guest is Sister Patricia Daly, the Executive Director of the Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investing. |
| May 21, 2005 | Nearly everything we do is part of a complex web of global interactions. How does that web work? WFUV puts the spotlight on globalization as part of 'Think Global,' a public radio collaboration. |
| May 14, 2005 | The impact Italian-Americans have had on NYC's urban environment. Plus, an ABC book with a New York City twist. |
| May 7, 2005 | A look behind the doors of New York City's indoor sex workers. A new report uncovers a world filled with fear, isolation and violence. Our guest is Juhu Thukral, Director of the Sex Workers Project of the Urban Justice Center and co-author of the report. |
| April 30, 2005 | With the warm weather finally here, we talk with the authors of a guide that maps out dozens of walking tours of free public art throughout the five boroughs. Plus, New York City's first female sanitation worker talks about her two decades behind the truck. |
| April 23, 2005 | Countless poets have called New York City home and many of them have made the city itself their subject. We talk with the editor of an anthology of poetry about New York City. Plus, we'll pay a visit to the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a Lower East Side institution, known for hosting poetry slams. |
| April 16, 2005 | NYPD Detective and author Edward Conlon joins us to talk about his first book, 'Blue Blood.' |
| April 9, 2005 | The challenges faced by ethnic press editors and reporters in New York City. Plus, what city senior centers are doing to accommodate a growing number of immigrant clients. |
| April 2, 2005 | How important is it to put your end-of-life wishes in writing? A discussion about living wills, health care proxies and related issues. |
| March 26, 2005 | New York City's first female talks about what it's been like to work in the male-dominated FDNY over the past 23 years. |
| March 19, 2005 | With so much attention placed on reading and math test scores, are New York City students missing out on important health information? |
| March 12, 2005 | Look forward to spring with a look at New York City's many gardens, some of which are even beautiful in winter. Plus, a look into the history of the city's manhole covers. |
| March 5, 2005 | A former New York City cop turned author joins us to talk about his book 'the Con Man's Daughter.' Plus, a look at NYC from the air. |
| February 26, 2005 | Stories where steps play a significant role: from walking tours of New York City to New Yorkers for whom taking steps has become a challenge. |
| February 19, 2005 | Growing old in the Big Apple: Why is New York City a great place to retire? Plus, some Bronx seniors are giving us all hope that our sexual impulse doesn't have to vanish with age. |
| February 12, 2005 | If you're the kind of person who can't take a plane trip without a good book, think about being locked up for days, months or even years without something good to read. On this week's Cityscape, why some say books are key to prisoner rehabilitation. |
| February 5, 2005 | From economic development to health, WFUV's George Bodarky talks issues with Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion. |
| January 29, 2005 | An exploration into New York City's subterranean world. Our guest is Julia Solis, author of 'New York Underground - the Anatomy of a City.' |
| January 22, 2005 | An interview with Christo and Jeanne-Claude - the artists behind 'The Gates' project in Central Park. |
| January 15, 2005 | What impact is outsourcing having on New York City and what if anything should be done to prevent companies from shipping jobs overseas? |
| January 8, 2005 | A family of New York City doctors return from Sri Lanka where they provided medical assistance to tsunami survivors. |
| December 25, 2004 | Storytellers: Masters of the storytelling art inspire, enlighten and entertain us with various Christmas, Chanukah and Kwaanza tales. (2 hours) |
| December 18, 2004 | A recent study found one third of New Yorkers are living on the verge of poverty. The President of United Way of New York City talks about the organization's new approach to get low income New Yorkers on a path to self-sufficiency. |
| December 11, 2004 | A look back 44 years to the day when a mid-air collision sent two planes plummeting to the ground in New York City. |
| December 4, 2004 | What's in a name? Plenty - as we'll find out on this week's Cityscape. Host George Bodarky explores how the names of many of New York City's streets, squares and neighborhoods came to be. |
| November 27, 2004 | Professional House Historian Beth Potter teaches us how to trace the history of our homes. Plus, the Brooklyn Museum of Art puts the spotlight back on Marilyn Monroe. |
| November 20, 2004 | Yankee Stadium tour guide Tony Morante drops by to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the House that Ruth Built. Also this week, MOMA heads back to Manhattan following a temporary stint in Queens. How are Long Island City businesses coping with the loss? |
| November 13, 2004 | A New York City police lieutenant turned author talks about his book "The Con Man's Daughter." Plus, a look at New York City from above. |
| November 6, 2004 | A post-election wrap up: A look at voter turn-out in New York State; the only NYC borough to vote Bush; and voters in Flushing, Queens send the first Asian American to the NYS Legislature. |
| October 30, 2004 | A look at one Assembly race in New York City that could make history by giving the NYS Legislature its first Asian-American. Plus, a political historian helps us mark the 75th anniversary of the Great Crash of 1929. |
| October 23, 2004 | Pulitzer Prize-winning Political Cartoonist Matt Davies. Plus, New York City's so-called 'Manhole Cover Lady.' |
| October 16, 2004 | Our guest is Will Fellows, the author of a new book called 'A Passion to Preserve: Gay Men as Keepers of Culture.' |
| October 9, 2004 | October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. But for advocates, domestic abuse isn't a once a year event. It's a constant struggle, perhaps even harder in New York City's Asian communities, where traditional values often force women to suffer in silence. |
| October 2, 2004 | What's fueling New York City's expanding waistline? Plus, the state of New York City Schools; an education watchdog group grades Mayor Bloomberg's education reforms. |
| September 25, 2004 | Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch on his new children's book and presidential politics. Also, the push to make homeless shelters safer for transgender New Yorkers. |
| September 18, 2004 | How 9/11 has changed the way New Yorkers hear sirens. Plus, 'Greetings from Camp' - A WFUV reporter turned camp counselor unlocks her audio diary of summer experiences. |
| September 11, 2004 | Some families of 9/11 victims mark the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks with feelings of unrest. Plus, a lower Manhattan chapel remembers the victims, and a 'flag of remembrance' is unveiled to the public for the first time. |
| September 4, 2004 | In this encore presentation of Cityscape -- we''ll take a ride through the history of New York City's subway system with subway historian Stan Fischler. He's the author of a new book called 'The Subway and the City - Celebrating a Century.' |
| August 28, 2004 | A group of protesters hit the stage, not the streets to demonstrate against the RNC. Also, forget your passport and grab your Metrocard...we're going on a series of two-buck vacations. |
| August 21, 2004 | A look at the many trees in New York City's concrete jungle: The various species, the best places to see them, and efforts to keep them healthy. |
| August 14, 2004 | New York City may not have a reputation for being the premier place to swim, surf, scuba dive, sail or fish, but our guests on this week's Cityscape are working to change that. We're joined by the the co-founders of Going Coastal Inc., a non-profit organization, created to inform New Yorkers of the many ways to enjoy the city's waterfront. |
| August 7, 2004 | A glance back on the events that helped make Madison Square Garden the world's most famous arena. Plus, we profile of an African-American Republican Delegate from Queens, and local strip clubs gear up for the GOP Convention. |
| July 31, 2004 | We'll take a ride through the history of New York City's subway system with subway historian Stan Fischler. He's the author of a new book called 'The Subway and the City - Celebrating a Century.' |
| July 24, 2004 | It's been 14 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. But how much has really changed for the disabled? |
| July 17, 2004 | School may be out for the summer, but bullies are not on vacation. On this week's Cityscape, efforts to create safer, caring and more respectful environments for kids. |
| July 10, 2004 | A New York City Police Lieutenant turned author talks about his book "The Con Man's Daughter." Plus, a look at New York City from above. |
| July 3, 2004 | One teacher, 24 kids and the music that changed their lives forever. Tune in for the story of a Finnish jazz singer turned Bronx school teacher who transformed tough, street-wise kids into an amazing gospel chorus. |
| June 26, 2004 | A look back at the Stonewall riots, something many describe as the "first shot" in the gay rights revolution. |
| June 19, 2004 | On this week’s Cityscape, we celebrate father’s day by talking with a Westchester County dad who gave up a psychiatric career to stay at home with his kids and focus on his writing. The so-called “Doctor Mom.” is the author of a new adventure novel for children called “The Trial on Bachelor Hill." |
| June 12, 2004 | The journey from dilapidation to restoration: A look at the efforts that transformed once vacant and boarded up New York City buildings into safe, affordable housing. Plus, remembering what's often referred to as New York City's "Titanic." |
| June 5, 2004 | Not too long ago, a cancer diagnosis was akin to a death sentence. But today, there are nearly 10 million cancer survivors in the US. We take a look at the latest advances in medical research, hear how some NYC motorcyclists help the battle against breast cancer, and learn about a Cancer Survivors Hall of Fame. |
| May 29, 2004 | While war memorials are a tourist destination in Washington DC, they often don't draw a second glance in NYC - a closer look at the city's war memorials. Plus, an exploration into the multi-hued and diverse world of frogs. |
| May 22, 2004 | We're joined by the organizers of a film festival designed to break down the stereotypes of people with developmental disabilities. Plus, learn how to find your dream job using the rules of dating. |
| May 15, 2004 | Fifty years have passed since the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed racial segregation in the nation's schools; we're joined by one of the two surviving attorneys who argued the cases that were combined in Brown Versus Board of Education |
| May 8, 2004 | Several stories where 'steps' play a significant role: A 90-year-old great-grandmother who walked across the US to draw attention to campaign finance reform, the history behind the steps of New York's City Hall, and more. |
| May 1, 2004 | We explore protest and activism mostly in the context of war. Father Daniel Berrigan reflects on the anti-war movement, plus segments on a play about Berrigan's most famous anti-Vietnam protest, New York during the Civil War, and a look at Franco-American relations in 2004 |
| April 24, 2004 | This Earth Day weekend, host Tara Anderson takes us on an audio tour of the natural world, including a honeymoon in Nepal, a grasshopper opera, screech owls in Central Park, and sounds of the New York waterfront. |
| April 17, 2004 | Host Julianne Welby focuses on skyscrapers: Their traditional allure for New Yorkers, the safety issues that have arisen since 9/11, the workers who build and maintain them, and the new museum that’s opened as a tribute to structural heights. |
| April 10, 2004 | Host George Bodarky describes this week's show as a "radio google" of the word INSPIRATION. Tune in for two chock-full hours of inspirational people, places and stories. |
| April 3, 2004 | We examine the role of witnesses with the 1964 killing of Kitty Genovese. Did 38 people really stand idle as she was stabbed? Or were the facts distorted? Also: Changes the Genovese case helped bring about - neighborhood watches and good Samaritan laws. |
| March 27, 2004 | Our guest is Queens resident Fran Capo, the world's fastest talking female. |
| March 20, 2004 | Filmmaker Robert Maas joins us to talk about his documentary 'Gotham Fish Tales.' |
| March 13, 2004 | Do gated communities wall in more problems than they keep out? Plus, a former resident of 'Sea Gate' - New York's first gated community - shares his memories of growing up in the protective enclave in the 1930s and 40s. |
| March 6, 2004 | The push to make Transcendental Meditation part of the curriculum in New York area schools. |
| February 28, 2004 | 'You Don't Need a Home to Vote.' Efforts to make sure New York City's homeless population has a voice in the political process. |
| February 21, 2004 | Up All Night, an hour-long exploration of New York City after midnight with WFUV's George Bodarky. [More info] |
| February 14, 2004 | Love is in the air: A same-sex couple shares their wedding story, plus the history of Valentine's Day and more. |
| February 7, 2004 | Pre-empted by It Was 40 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America |
| January 31, 2004 | The art of manhole covers in New York City. Pluls, exploring the city's history and culture through song. |
| January 24, 2004 | A female rocker strikes a chord with New York City school kids, and other stories for and about children. |
| January 17, 2004 | A look at what it's like to grow old in an urban environment. Plus, we'll learn about the unique obstacles faced by gay and lesbian seniors. |
| January 10, 2004 | A look at New York City during the Civil War. |
| January 3, 2004 | Author and self-described 'reformed sneaker fiend' Bobbito Garcia discusses New York City's sneaker culture. |
| December 27, 2003 | Finding hope and inspiration in the midst of overwhelming poverty and violence. We're joined this week by Heidi Neumark, who for 19 years served as pastor of the Transfiguration Lutheran Church in the South Bronx. |
| December 20, 2003 | Photographer Dave Frieder, better known as the 'bridge man,' takes us to the top of some of New York's major bridges. Plus, we go behind the scenes of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. |
| December 13, 2003 | A former NYPD lieutenant turned author joins us to talk about his latest novel, 'The Con Man's Daughter.' Plus, the story of a Jewish New Yorker who says she found the true meaning of Christmas at the post office. |
| December 6, 2003 | The world's fastest talking female joins us to talk about her new book 'It Happened in New Jersey' and much, much more. Also, we'll pay a visit to a chocolate factory that's been producing the sweet stuff out of the condensed confines of Lower Manhattan for more than six decades. |
| November 29, 2003 | November 30th marks Mark Twain's 168th birthday. We're celebrating by exploring Twain's New York City connections. |
| November 22, 2003 | Why the word 'Queer' is the subject of a court battle in New York State. Plus, where were you when JFK was shot? New Yorkers remember. And we'll talk to the author of a children's book exploring the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. |
| November 15, 2003 | An unfiltered, inside look at what's on the minds of today's teen-agers. Plus parenting after prison - a Bronx mother shares her story. |
| November 8, 2003 | Pre-empted by the Democracy Project |
| November 1, 2003 | Exploring the history of marathoning in the United States. We'll also meet one of the extraordinary people running the 26.2 mile footrace in NYC this weekend, and get some last minute marathoning advice from fitness expert and author Jenny Hadfield. |
| October 25, 2003 | Pre-empted for the inauguration of the Rev. Joseph M. McShane as 32nd president of Fordham University. |
| October 18, 2003 | We'll get the lowdown on the high line - a rusting elevated train track in Manhattan. Also, the founder of the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade shares his memories of the event's early years - and tells us why he's no longer involved with it. |
| October 11, 2003 | We'll introduce you to a new way to explore the history of Manhattan's Lower East Side. Plus, the controversy over who really brought pizza to New York City. We'll talk with the great-grandson of one of the disputed founders. |
| October 4, 2003 | Does preserving history hurt homeowners? We'll get the results of a study looking into the impact of historic districting on residential property values in NYC. Also, a detailed look at the city's neighborhood parks - are they up to snuff? |
| September 27, 2003 | The man behind what's said to be NYC's first 'Hall of Fame,' and more... |
| September 20, 2003 | We crack open a book that explores NYC's history and culture through song. Plus, a glimpse into the lives of some aspiring Broadway actors. |
| September 13, 2003 | Pre-empted for special 9/11 programming. |
| September 6, 2003 | An NYC firefighter shares his memories of the World Trade Center disaster and talks about how he's been able to put the horror of 9/11 behind him. Plus, we'll hear about a documentary that focuses not only on the death, but the life of the Twin Towers. |
| August 30, 2003 | Carving up the Big Apple into child-sized portions. We're joined by Diane Chernoff-Rosen - author of 'Living with Kids in Manhattan' and 'Visiting New York City with Kids.' |
| August 23, 2003 | Pre-empted for 'Start Making Sense' - Award-winning literacy documentary |
| August 16, 2003 | A festival hopes to rejuvenate the East Village's counterculture. Plus, a New York-based group urges Americans to observe September 11th by doing something good for someone else. |
| August 9, 2003 | How close are we to having a continuous trail from Maine to Florida? We'll get an update on the East Coast Greenway. Plus, a Manhattan Surgeon competes in NYC's Triathlon to raise awareness about lung cancer. And we'll take you to an Upper West Side cafe where the literary meets the culinary. |
| August 2, 2003 | New efforts to assist New Yorkers unemployed as a result of the 9/11 attacks. Plus, a new chapter begins for a beloved Manhattan bookstore. And a look at what the upcoming school year holds for NYC students, parents and teachers. |
| July 26, 2003 | Central Park's past and present: It's been an oasis for New Yorkers for the past 150 years. Among other things, we'll take you on search for screech owls, and view some of the many movies with scenes filmed there. |
| July 19, 2003 | From alligators in the sewers to ghosts in the subway - a look at New York's urban legends. Plus, why city trees grow taller than rural trees. |
| July 12, 2003 | The case against car alarms in New York City. Plus, the push for more off-leash areas for dogs, and an art exhibit that's out of this world. |
| July 5, 2003 | Graffiti: Is it art or vandalism? In the 1970s and early 80s, graffiti-ridden subway trains told the story of a blossoming culture, one that continues to divide the public today. |
| June 28, 2003 | In a special hour-long broadcast: Join us for a look back on the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a turning point in the struggle for homosexual equality. |
| June 21, 2003 | Chalk boards and textbooks are being replaced with street signs and the internet, as New York City school children learn more about near and far away places. Plus, a former Beach Boy puts down his guitar to join the fight against Hepatits 'C.' |
| June 14, 2003 | Remembering what's often referred to as New York City's 'Titanic' - the sinking of the steamboat General Slocum in the East River on June 15, 1904. We're joined by Edward O'Donnell, author of 'Ship Ablaze,' a new book that brings the century-old story to life. |
| June 7, 2003 | They're not Haikus, but 'Honkus' - a Brooklyn man turns to a Japanese art form to vent his frustration with honking motorists in his Cobble Hill neighborhood. Aaron Naparstek is the author of 'Honku - The Zen Antidote to Road Rage.' |
| May 31, 2003 | A psychiatric nurse and breast cancer survivor shares her story and offers other women advice on how to cope with the disease. Plus, the battle between New York City landlord and tenant groups nears a boil. |
| May 24, 2003 | How much do you really know about your personality? A fellow in NYU's Mental Health Statistics Program shares his views on the concept of personality. Plus, an animal behaviorist sheds light on animal personalities. |
| May 17, 2003 | A look at Manhattan's historic nooks and crannies. |
| May 10, 2003 | 'How the Other Half Still Lives': A look beneath the surface of poverty in New York City. |
| May 3, 2003 | Something's fishy in the commercial fishing industry. Our guest is Stephen Sloan - author of 'Ocean Bankruptcy: World Fisheries on the Brink of Disaster.' |
| April 26, 2003 | New York City's budget crisis. |
| April 19, 2003 | Should race be a factor in college admissions? Plus, college students from across New York urge Albany not to balance the budget on their backs. |
| April 12, 2003 | In 1973, John Lindsay was Mayor of New York City, it cost 35 cents to ride the subway and the Green Guerillas were born. We'll talk to the Executive Director of the not-for-profit group that works to protect and preserve the city's community gardens. |
| April 5, 2003 | Two groups that formed in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks share their very different views of the war in Iraq. Plus, artists respond to the war. |
| March 29, 2003 | With the nation at war with Iraq, we take a look at New York City during wartimes past. |
| March 22, 2003 | A look at NYC's wartime security measures. Plus, remembering one of the worst fires in NYC's history. |
| March 15, 2003 | Pre-empted for Start Making Sense feature on approaches to literacy issues in New York. |
| March 8, 2003 | Musicians and other artists are staking out different positions on the looming war with Iraq. Plus, a NYC music photographer gives us a sneak peak into the musicians' world. |
| March 1, 2003 | A Columbia University fresman whistles his way to Carnegie Hall. Plus, a tale of art in two counties. |
| February 22, 2003 | Are you 'deck'? On this week's show, we take take a look at what it means to be a 'Hipster.' |
| February 15, 2003 | Find out what Pete Seeger's banjo, a James Brown doll and false teeth have in common. |
| February 8, 2003 | A New York City photographer talks about his experience taking snapshots of the abandoned historic buildings of Ellis Island. His photographs capture a side of the island that most of us have never seen before. |
| February 1, 2003 | In a fast paced city that never sleeps, what role does religion play? A New York writer says the city is far from just hard streets with no soul. |
| January 25. 2003 | The battle for space between pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in NYC. |
| January 18, 2003 | An advocacy group calls for increased security at New York City parks in the wake of recent rapes and other crimes. |
| January 11, 2003 | A Long Island University professor talks about his 'Encyclopedia of Terrorism.' The more than 500 page book covers a global spectrum of terror - literally, from A to Z. |
| January 4, 2003 | The founders of a not-for-profit educational organization that's putting an artistic spin on the ABC's and 123's. |
| December 28, 2002 | The Executive Director of the Civilian Complaint Review Board talks about the most common complaints lodged against the NYPD between January 2001 and June 2002. |
| December 21, 2002 | 'Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus' - and other holiday stories from New York City's past and present. |
| December 14, 2002 | From 'down and out' to 'up and coming' - how the South Bronx has turned around in recent years. |
| December 7, 2002 | Growing old in an urban environment - including a look at the unique needs of New York City's gay and lesbian seniors. |
| November 30, 2002 | The story of New York City during the Civil War. |
| November 23, 2002 | Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Leslie Crocker Snyder discusses life on the bench. Snyder has presided over some of the nation's most violent cases, and her life has been marked by repeated threats from criminals she has put behind bars. |
| November 16, 2002 | The possibility of war with Iraq has pushed many on college campuses in NYC to speak out: The apparent rise in student activism as talk of war escalates. |
| November 9, 2002 | Kevin Boyle - the author of 'Braving the Waves - Rockaway Rises and Rises Again,' with a true story about tragedy and triumph in a close-knit Queens community. |
| November 2, 2002 | A look at the New York Governor's race and the New Jersey U.S. Senate race. |
| October 26, 2002 | Domestic Violence issues: Our guest is Bea Hanson, VP of Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Programs in NYC. |
| October 19, 2002 | A discussion about the future of Governors Island - a former military |
| October 12, 2002 | From loud bars to roaring cars - some say New York City needs to quiet down. |
| October 5, 2002 | What does it mean to be gay and in high school? PFLAG and other gay youth advocates address the issue. |
| September 28, 2002 | Shar McBee - the author of 'To Lead is to Serve - How to Attract Volunteers and Keep Them' - shares her thoughts on what makes a great leader and more. |
| September 21, 2002 | How to enjoy New York without burning a hole in your pocket. |
| September 7 & 14, 2002 | A special one hour edition of Cityscape - 'Transcending Tragedy' - stories of coping, courage and triumph as we approach the one-year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. |
| August 31, 2002 | From a zookeeper to a waitress. As we celebrate Labor Day weekend, Cityscape pays tribute to some of America's workers. |
| August 24, 2002 | Julianne Welby joins author William Kornblum on his historic sailboat for a tour of New York City's waterways. Kornblum's book is called 'At Sea in the City.' |
| August 17, 2002 | It's summer in the city, but are there enough pools in the Big Apple to meet the demand? Plus, we'll take a ride on New York City's beloved carousels. |
| August 10, 2002 | Some New Yorkers may think stickball disappeared along with knickers, tenement houses and war bonds, but the urban game is actually still thriving on city streets. |
| August 3, 2002 | The author of 'Naming New York: Manhattan Places and How They Got Their Names.' |
| July 27, 2002 | Should cars be banned from Brooklyn's Prospect Park? Plus, New York cabbies share their stories. |
| July 20, 2002 | A smokers' rights group strikes back against a hike in cigarette taxes. Plus, the Bronx Zoo does its part to stop the spread of West Nile Virus. |
| July 13, 2002 | More than one-million New Yorkers have trouble reading. We talk to a non-profit trying to help. (Re-broadcast from February 23, 2002) |
| July 6, 2002 | Reclaiming New York's waterfront. Plus, how has September 11th impacted the world of American Poetry? A New York City poet shares his views. |
| June 29, 2002 | It may not be what the doctor ordered, but for many ill children, a song is what's making them feel better. |
| June 22, 2002 | The growing lines at New York City's Soup Kitchens and Food Pantries. Plus, a lesson in the history of New York City playgrounds. |
| June 15, 2002 | The authors of a new book entitled 'Journey Around New York - from A to Z.' Plus, the uphill battle to reunite works of art stolen in the Holocaust with their rightful heirs. |
| Special: September 15, 2001 | Winner of the Gold Medal, Best Public Affairs Program, New York Festivals: A retired firefighter, a psychologist and a terrorism expert share their views on the September 11th terrorist attacks. |
| June 8, 2002 | Efforts are underway to make Father Michael Judge, a chaplain for the New York City Fire Department who died in the World Trade Center attacks, into a saint. |
| June 1, 2002 | June 2nd marks National Cancer Survivors Day - A Brooklyn doctor discusses the disease and how people can fight it. |
| May 25, 2002 | The search for missing children: A Rockland father whose daughter was allegedly abducted shares his story. |
| May 18, 2002 | Caps, gowns and September 11th: Many colleges are remembering the terrorist attacks during graduation ceremonies this year. |
| May 11, 2002 | A Brooklyn Assemblyman says the legal drinking age in New York should be lowered from 21 to 18. Mothers Against Drunk Driving responds with harsh criticism. |
| May 4, 2002 | Are smaller schools the answer to improving student performance? |
| April 27, 2002 | What's being done to protect Lower Manhattan's rich history in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks? |
| April 20, 2002 | TV and Teens: A new study says aggressive behavior in adults can be linked to too much television watching during adolescense. |
| April 13, 2002 | Local clergy, lawmakers and prosecutors react to the sexual abuse allegations facing Catholic priests on a special one-hour edition of Cityscape. |
| April 6, 2002 | When the sun goes down, more than just the moon is lighting up the night sky. A New York State lawmaker and environmentalists discuss the issue of 'light pollution.' |
| March 30, 2002 | Rebroadcast from 2/2/02: The power of music to stimulate, awaken and heal. |
| March 23, 2002 | A Fordham University Professor who lost his son on 9/11 is back in the classroom and teaching a course on terrorism. Plus, Ministers of all faiths have seen an increased demand for counseling since September 11th, but who's ministering to the ministers? |
| March 16, 2002 | All you need to know about foster parenting and adoption in New York City. |
| March 9, 2002 | Immigrant workers who lost their jobs as a result of the 9/11 disaster struggle to make ends meet. Hear how one group is working to help. |
| March 2, 2002 | Six months after the World Trade Center attacks, air quality concerns linger in Lower Manhattan; how textbook publishers and educators are responsing to the tragic events of 9/11. |
| February 23, 2002 | More than one million New Yorkers have trouble reading. Hear how one non-profit is trying to help. |
| February 16, 2002 | An interview with Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. Carrion discusses New York City's budget crisis, a proposal to build a new Yankee Stadium, street safety and other issues. |
| February 9, 2002 | The story of how a group of East Harlem parents built a new kind of school for their children. |
| February 2, 2002 | The power of music to stimulate, awaken and heal. |
| January 26, 2002 | A former New York City resident discusses his search to find out the truth behind how his great uncle survived the Titanic disaster. |
| January 19, 2002 | Calls to improve school safety after a midtown shooting; tension between landlords and tenants in the WTC neighborhood; an exhibit at Grand Central Station on 'Faces of Ground Zero' and more. |
| January 12, 2002 | An interview with outgoing New York City Parks Commissioner Henry Stern. |
| January 5, 2002 | Highlights from Mayor Bloomberg's inaugural address, the challenges facing the new City Council and the photo seen 'round the world. |
| December 29, 2001 | A behind the scenes look at ringing in the New Year in Times Square. |
| December 22, 2001 | How art is helping New Yorkers and the nation come to grips with 9/11. |
| December 15, 2001 | Teenage journalists share their thoughts about the 9/11 attacks; an abandoned bicycle that's become a symbol of the tragedy. |
| December 8, 2001 | A candlelight vigil in Times Square encourages New Yorkers to strive to become "Everyday American Heroes." |
| December 1, 2001 | Homelessness on the rise: The challenge of providing affordable housing in NYC has grown since 9/11. |
| February 7, 2009 | February 7th marks the 45th anniversary of the Beatles' first trip to New York. This morning from 7 to 8 am, WFUV presents a special rebroadcast of "It Was Forty Years Ago Today - The Beatles Invade America." Dennis Elsas hosts this award winning documentary. |