WFUV'S CITYSCAPE

03/31/2022

On this Cityscape, we get an inside view of what it's like to live on the other side of stigma, and hear about efforts to break stereotypes about physical and mental differences. Check it out

For anyone who has never experienced bias or prejudice, it might be hard to understand the true meaning of stigma.On this week’s Cityscape, we get an

03/30/2022

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WFUV's award-winning, weekly public affairs program. Host George Bodarky covers New York City issues from the humorous to the sobering; whether it's an examination of local hipsters, homelessness or historic architecture. 'Cityscape gives me 30 minutes to focus on a particular issue, to really delve...

03/30/2022

Battling violence in our communities might not be so different than combating an infectious disease.

On this "Cityscape," we talk with two Bronx doctors who are involved with efforts to reduce gun-related injuries. Check it out

Battling violence in our communities might not be so different than combating an infectious disease.On this week's "Cityscape," we talk with two Bronx

03/29/2022

New York City is famous for its skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and One World Trade Center. But on "Cityscape," we’re looking at buildings a little shorter than those prominent structures.

Our guest is Adam Friedberg, a New York City-based photographer. His new project is the Single-Story Project highlights single-story buildings in the East Village and Lower East Side. Check it out

New York City is famous for its skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and One World Trade Center.

03/29/2022

Brooklyn resident Jonathan Samson is the first board-certified music therapist in history to receive a Grammy for Best Children's Album.

Jonathan is the founder of CoCreative Music, a private practice in Brooklyn where he offers a unique combination of music therapy, audio/video production, artistic mentoring and life coaching to inspire "The Child Archetype" in all ages.

He joins us to talk about his music and music therapy practice. Check it out at

Brooklyn resident Jonathan Samson is the first board-certified music therapist in history to receive a Grammy for Best Children's Album.

03/09/2022

Manhatta And Its Sky-High Views Are FINALLY Coming Back. Check it out at

Manhatta — the Danny Meyer restaurant with easily the best view among all of Lower Manhattan’s dining rooms with scenic vibes — is finally coming back after two years. The restaurant on […]

03/09/2022

New York City is layered in history. It’s a history that fascinated the patriarch of one of New York City’s most prominent real estate families.

Seymour B. Durst amassed a huge collection of New York memorabilia that was used to create a new book called New York Rising. It explores the development of the city from the 17th century to the skyscraper age.

The editors of New York Rising, Kate Ascher and Thomas Mellins, are our guests on this "Cityscape." Check it out https://buff.ly/3kbbotr

03/08/2022

A secret, speakeasy-style miso ramen spot just opened in the West Village
Here's how to find it. Check it out via Time Out New York at

Here's how to find it.

03/08/2022

Tony Cruz is an award-winning graffiti artist from the Bronx who's working to spread the word about protecting your eyesight. That's because he is losing his own eyesight from type two macular telangiectasia.

Cruz joins us on "Cityscape" to talk about his vision protection awareness campaign. Check it out

Tony Cruz is an award-winning graffiti artist from the Bronx who's working to spread the word about protecting your eyesight.

03/04/2022

The coronavirus pandemic has hit small businesses across the country hard. They were forced to quickly shut their doors with no clear timeline for when they could re-open. In New York City establishments that sell food and drink were among those deemed essential, and that proved to be an accidental lifeline for one Brooklyn shop.

Jane Motorcycles in Williamsburg is not your ordinary retail store. In addition to selling motorcycles and apparel, they have a coffee bar, and because of that, Jane Motorcycles was allowed to stay open during the pandemic. They even added gourmet sandwiches and other food items to their menu in the midst of the outbreak. Citycape host George Bodarky recently talked with the founders of Jane Motorcycles on Zoom. Check it out

The coronavirus pandemic has hit small businesses across the country hard.

03/04/2022

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most instantly recognizable symbols of America.

But, how did Lady Liberty find her home in the waters of New York Bay?

It’s a story of hopes and dreams and failures and successes, and one that features a number of significant people in history.

A new book takes a deep dive into the history of the Statue of Liberty. It’s called "Lady Liberty: An Illustrated History of America’s Most Storied Woman." The book includes essays by Joan Marans Dim and paintings by Antonio Masi. Joan and Antonio are our guests on this week's Cityscape. Check it out at

[Editor's Note: This is an encore presentation of "Cityscape" from October 19, 2019.] The Statue of Liberty is one of the most instantly recognizable