Check out these early summer reads for your beach bag books
Mary Calvi talks to author Brenda Janowitz about beach bag books: "Jackpot Summer" by Elyssa Friedland, "Summer Romance" by Annabel Monaghan, and "Summer Fridays" by Suzanne Rindell.
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Mary Calvi talks to author Brenda Janowitz about beach bag books: "Jackpot Summer" by Elyssa Friedland, "Summer Romance" by Annabel Monaghan, and "Summer Fridays" by Suzanne Rindell.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has voted for its next summer FicPick, and the winner is... "The Next Mrs. Parrish," by Liv Constantine.
CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent Mo Rocca discusses his new book "Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs."
The CBS New York Book Club is choosing from some of the most anticipated books of the summer for its next FicPick.
"Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine" hits shelves on Tuesday. The author, Charles Lachman, shares the real-life story behind the novel.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has a chance to hear from author Edward O'Keefe about his work on the book.
Author Torrey Maldonado joins CBS New York to discuss his book "Hands." The Brooklyn-based teacher says throughout his career he's noticed "a lot of young people going through heavy issues," so he wanted to make a book to help them feel light.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has a new Readers' Choice for spring, and it was just released.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has selected its next book to read this spring.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi is voting on its next Fic Pick to read this month.
Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Tomlinson joins CBS New York to discuss his brand new book, "Dogland: Passion, Glory and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show."
Will it be "Missing White Woman" by Kellye Garrett, "Days of Wonder" by Caroline Leavitt, or "Honey" by Victor Lodato?
Our book club with Mary Calvi has a bonus read that is hitting shelves and sites next week. Hear from the author, Ruth Reichl.
The CBS New York Book Club is celebrating indie bookstores with the help of Bookshop.org.
"Finding Margaret Fuller" has been chosen as our next read for the CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi.
After thousands of votes were cast for the CBS New York Book Club's Top 3 FicPicks, "Finding Margaret Fuller" is the next read.
We're highlighting a children's book that's sure to get your kids laughing. Hear from its author, Bess Kalb.
Join us tonight at 7 p.m. for a conversation with the author of this round's book, "Acts of Forgiveness."
Determined women take center stage in this next round of books to choose from.
The library compiled an essential reading list on feminism, and will host several events at the Schomberg Center.
Owens first became known for her podcast, then went on to build a media company that includes a publishing house and a bookstore.
The novel "After Annie" was released this week, and it's about love and living after sudden loss.
While there are no banned books in New York, local library systems have created initiatives to make censored materials more accessible to teenagers across the country. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
Her debut novel, "Acts of Forgiveness," is our latest Readers' Choice for the CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi.
After a cold start, temperatures will climb Friday to near seasonable levels today with highs around 40 degrees. Expect plenty of sun with high clouds streaming in as the day goes on.
A shelter employee was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn Thursday night, sources tell CBS News New York. There's a manhunt for his killer.
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.
Authorities are distributing bottled water in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with.
Cam Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney added 20 and the Nets rallied late for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks on Thursday night.
After a cold start, temperatures will climb Friday to near seasonable levels today with highs around 40 degrees. Expect plenty of sun with high clouds streaming in as the day goes on.
A grand jury has indicted the man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
A vigil was held Thursday in Brooklyn for the woman who was lit on fire and killed on the F train last weekend.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, 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.
Authorities are distributing bottled water in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
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 Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, 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.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
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.
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.
Cam Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney added 20 and the Nets rallied late for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks on Thursday night.
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.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
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.
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."
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi spoke about the efforts to restore water to thousands of residents after a large water main break.
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Wharton, New Jersey remain shut down as crews work to repair a massive sinkhole that opened up on the shoulder early Thursday morning.
The man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a Brooklyn subway train is due back in court Friday.
Bottled water is being distributed in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A shelter employee was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn, and now police are looking for his killer. The worker was discovered inside a former hotel in Brownsville Thursday night. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
