"A Pair of Aces" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
The book is about New York's first black woman prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's office who teams up with a famous madam to bring down infamous mobster Lucky Luciano.
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The book is about New York's first black woman prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's office who teams up with a famous madam to bring down infamous mobster Lucky Luciano.
The authors described their novel as a uniquely New York tale of two women coming together to bring down a mob and its most fearsome mobster.
Mary Calvi talks to author Jean Hanff Korelitz about her new book "The Sequel," the follow-up to her bestselling novel "The Plot."
A bonus read from the CBS New York Book Club is a new book called "The Sequel." It tells the story about a woman who go to the extreme to control her story, and is a Follow up to the 2021 Bestseller "The Plot." Author Jean Hanff Korelitz previews the 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.
The CBS New York Book Club is celebrating the publication of a new book by a local author. Yvette Manessis Corporon is transporting readers once again to Greece. It's the setting of her new novel "Daughter Of Ruins."
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.
"Once More from the Top" was voted Club Calvi's first Readers' Choice for fall 2024.
Author Kimberly McCreight sits down with Mary Calvi for the September edition of the CBS News New York Book Club. McCreight explains where she got the idea for her thriller "Like Mother, Like Daughter" and answers viewer questions about her writing.
Ten thousand votes were cast to decide the first fall read for the CBS New York Book Club.
Ten thousand votes were cast to decide the first fall read for the CBS New York Book Club. You chose "Once More from the Top" by Emily Layden as the Readers' Choice.
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?
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?
Mary Calvi spoke to author Carol Hoenig, who has worked for years helping authors and bookstores.
The CBS New York Book Club is introducing you to a Long Island woman who has worked for years behind the scenes helping authors spread the word about their books in the tristate area. Carol Hoenig is an author, publishing consultant, book event marketer and former book store owner. Mary Calvi talked to her about her new book "Before She Was A Finley," and the inspiration that she found in her attic.
Club Calvi highlights three new paperbacks to add to your reading list.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
As people flocked to Jones Beach to try to cool off, one swimmer wound up in the hospital with a shark bite. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
They call it the International Naval Review – a parade of naval and tall ships you only get a chance to see a few times in your life. As we look forward to Saturday's event, CBS News New York's Dick Brennan takes a look back.
At least two people on the Upper East Side have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin joined CBS News New York to talk about signs and symptoms of the disease.
Record travel is expected as the U.S. marks its 250th birthday. AAA says about 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
A fleet of Class B tall ships from around the world sailed down the East River for Sail4th 250, the largest maritime gathering in U.S. history.
