Cityscape

A lot of people love the smell of brand new things – cars, shoes, carpet, books. But, there’s a lot to be said for stuff that’s a bit more worn out, or at least older. New York City is full of places to buy vintage goods, from typewriters to shoes to pots and pans.  On this week's Cityscape, we hit the streets in search of vintage.

In today's economic climate, knowing how to manage money effectively and make well-informed financial decisions is critical for everyone. As part of WFUV’s Strike a Chord campaign on financial literacy, this week's show is all about money matters.

This coming Tuesday is All Saints Day. It’s a day on which the Roman Catholic Church celebrates and honors all the Christian faithful, both known and unknown. All Saints Day has inspired us to do a show with a Saints theme. This week we’ll meet a Staten Island priest with a massive collection of saint statues and pay a visit to St. Mark's Place in Manhattan's East Village to learn all about the street's storied past.

New York City may no longer be the manufacturing capital of America, but a whole lot of stuff is still made in the five boroughs, from soda pop to chocolate to maraschino cherries. On this week's Cityscape, we’re showcasing products with the made in NY stamp, including pickles from Brooklyn.

Since its beginnings, hip hop has influenced so many aspects of life, from educational children’s albums to fashion. Hip Hop got its start in New York City. On this week’s Cityscape, we’re exploring those origins, and looking at hip hop from several other angles.

Let’s face it -- older and younger generations don’t always see eye-to-eye. For example, they often have different tastes in music. And while technology is helping to widen the divide, it’s also bringing generations closer together. On this week’s show, texting while parenting. We’ll also learn a new language – teen speak.

Autumn officially arrives this week, and that means the days will grow shorter and shorter until the winter solstice on December 22nd. But, an early nightfall has its bright sides, including more time to spot owls in the city. On this week's Cityscape, we'll go owl watching in Central Park, as well as get some tips on taking nighttime photos.

When it comes to murky waters, it doesn’t get much murkier than Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal. In fact, the waterway was once dubbed “Lavender Lake” for its purplish chemical hue. The Environmental Protection Agency designated the 1-point-8 mile canal a Superfund site in March 2010. On this week's Cityscape, we're learning all about the Gowanus.

September 11th, 2001 is a date that will forever weigh heavily on the minds of Americans. On this week's Cityscape, we're reflecting on the events of ten years ago with a museum curator, a journalist and artists, including singer-songwriter Juliana Hatfield, who penned a song about the forever changed Manhattan skyline.

The term “hero” connotes great feats of courage akin to rescuing someone from a burning building, but there are other, smaller acts of kindness that we might consider heroic. On this week's Cityscape, we're talking with "everyday heroes" in New York City, including a taxi driver who helped to nab a violent offender.