<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">March 25th marks the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in downtown Manhattan.  The tragedy led to changes in workplace labor and fire safety laws.  On this week's Cityscape, we’re looking back on this pivotal piece of New York City and American history.</span></p>

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<p>March 25th marks the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in downtown Manhattan.&nbsp; The tragedy led to changes in workplace labor and fire safety laws.&nbsp; On this week's Cityscape, we’re looking back on this pivotal piece of New York City and American history.</p>

The Triangle Fire: 100 Years Later

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 into it," says Bodarky.  "I love to walk," he says. "I will just walk around Manhattan and discover new neighborhoods, new communities, and to me that's the best thing... Much of what I bring to the show is a new experience to me that I hope resonates with the listeners as well."

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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 into it," says Bodarky. "I love to walk," he says. "I will just walk around Manhattan and discover new neighborhoods, new communities, and to me that's the best thing... Much of what I bring to the show is a new experience to me that I hope resonates with the listeners as well."

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