NJ becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
A new law prohibits book bans in New Jersey and enshrines protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
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A new law prohibits book bans in New Jersey and enshrines protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
"The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" by Lynda Cohen Loigman is a novel about second chances and how it's never too late for new beginnings.
Voting closes at 6 p.m. Sunday for the next book to read with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi. Hear from the others before making your selection.
Will it be "The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" by Lynda Cohen Loigman, "How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? by Anna Montague or "Love Can't Feed You" by Cherry Lou Sy?
A new book "Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth", explores Breslin's monumental reporting for events like the JFK assassination to the chaos of the Son of Sam killings. CBS News law enforcement contributor and author of the book, Richard Esposito sat down with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi to discuss the new book.
Nearly 100 authors will be on sight for the annual Morristown Festival of Books in New Jersey. The chair of the festival, Wendy Supron, gives a sneak peek at what's in store.
Ruth Dickey, executive director of the National Book Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss the 25 new finalists.
We're sharing a true story that's stranger than fiction about a group of European exiles who seek paradise in the Galapagos, but two die under mysterious circumstances.
Ten thousand votes were cast to decide the first fall read for the CBS New York Book Club.
Voting is underway for Club Calvi's first read of the fall. Which book will it be?
Will it be "I Dreamed of Falling" by Julia Dahl; "The Night We Lost Him" by Laura Dave, or "Once More From The Top" by Emily Layden?
Authors and creatives will come together this Saturday for the 26th installment of the Harlem Book Fair. The festival's founder, Max Rodriguez, and Yona Deshommes, president and CEO of Riverchild Media share what spectators can expect.
Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer of Scholastic Education Solutions joins CBS New York to discuss ways parents can get kids reading more this school year.
With a few more weeks left in summer and heading into the holiday weekend, here are three new paperbacks to take you into the fall.
The Northern Catskills "book village" of Hobart, New York, home to around 400 residents, is also home to seven bookstores, making it a dream destination for bibliophiles.
Clay Smith, Literary Director at the Library of Congress, discusses the National Book Festival which returns on Saturday in Washington, D.C.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has chosen "Like Mother, Like Daughter" as its next summer read, and today we're getting to know the author behind the book.
We asked you to vote on our Top 3 FicPicks: "Like Mother, Like Daughter" by Kimberly McCreight, "Hum" by Helen Phillips, and "Trouble in Queenstown" by Delia Pitts.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has until Sunday at 6 p.m. to vote for its next FicPick.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi is ready to vote for its next summer read. Will it be a mystery, a work of speculative fiction or a thriller?
It's a gathering for romance novel-loving readers, where you can gush about your favorite romantic couples and stories.
Our readers say "The Next Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine, a cat-and-mouse story of revenge, reeled them in.
In this CBS New York Book Club bonus read, author Julie Satow tells the story of three women behind the city's most iconic department stores.
The first-ever Gold Coast Book Fair coming to Oyster Bay, Long Island this weekend. Former New York Congressman Steve Israel shares what attendees can expect!
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
Crews are trying to repair a massive water main break that left thousands in Edison, New Jersey with little or no water pressure.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Here's where to bring your Christmas trees for New York City Mulchfest this year.
Rain and high winds were expected roll through parts of Oregon and Washington, while fog settled over an area from Kansas City to Chicago.
A sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is causing a traffic nightmare after shutting down the highway early Thursday morning.
Here's where to bring your Christmas trees for New York City Mulchfest this year.
A very similar setup to Wednesday will be underway, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The NYPD says New Yorkers should not be alarmed if they spot drones in Lower Manhattan because they are part of a pre-planned and permitted flight Thursday.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
A very similar setup to Wednesday will be underway, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Crews are trying to repair a massive water main break that left thousands in Edison, New Jersey with little or no water pressure.
A sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is causing a traffic nightmare after shutting down the highway early Thursday morning.
A very similar setup to Wednesday will be underway, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Festivities begin before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
A very similar setup to Wednesday will be underway, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
A judge has ordered the bankrupt Harborside in Port Washington back to the negotiating table to address millions owed to residents.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama to edge the Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the Islanders 7-1 on Monday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby combined for 62 points in the Knicks' fourth straight win, 139-125 over the Raptors on Monday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and the Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday night.
The Devils pounded the Rangers 5-0 on Monday, sending New York to its 13th loss in its last 17 games.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, they are calling what happened to the victim a systemic problem the city faces.
The Broadway revival of "Gypsy" was canceled again after reports of an illness sweeping through the cast.
The woman was hit as she was crossing the street to buy drinks for her family. Witnesses told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner about how neighbors stopped their celebrations to try to save her life.
We checked in with some of the people working on the front lines of the rush to return presents. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke with Ruby Chen, who gave insight into how the president-elect plans to handle the Hamas hostage crisis.
