The New New York: Lopate Hits Staten island

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
As part of the New New York series, the Lopate Show explores farming on Staten Island--past and present. Topics include farming in the city and Staten Island's transformation from agriculture to car culture. More on Lopate in Staten Island for the New New York series.

Music: "Heartland: An Appalachian Anthology" Compilation Producer: Laraine Perri, distr. by Sony Music
"Good Dog, Happy Man"Produced by: Lee Townsend

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