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"Livonia Chow Mein," Abigail Savitch-Lew's debut novel, tells the story of four generations of a Chinese family and the impact of their restaurant on Jewish and Black residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
The book is about a Chinese family that owns a restaurant in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and the restaurant's impact on the Jewish and Black residents over the course of a century.
Susan Lucci shares her challenges on overcoming grief after the death of her husband, and how she nearly didn't take the iconic role of Erica Kane on "All My Children."
Author Lior Torenberg talks to Mary Calvi about her new book "Just Watch Me," Club Calvi's latest Readers' Choice. It's about a desperate young woman who livestreams her life to pay for her sister's healthcare costs.
"Just Watch Me," the new book by debut author Lior Torenberg, has been voted #ClubCalvi's first Readers' Choice of 2026
"Just Watch Me," the new book by debut author Lior Torenberg, has been voted #ClubCalvi's first Readers' Choice of 2026.
Caroline Palmer was a top fashion editor during the industry's glory days. She mined her memories and added a sinister plot for her debut novel, "Workhorse." She spoke with Mary Calvi and answered questions in our virtual #ClubCalvi meetup.
What should #ClubCalvi read next? Vote for "The Unwritten Rules of Magic" by Harper Ross, "Just Watch Me" by Lior Torenberg, or "A Beast Slinks Toward Beijing" by Alice Evelyn Yang.
You can help decide the first book for Club Calvi for 2026. The choices are "The Unwritten Rules of Magic" by Harper Ross, "Just Watch Me" by Lior Torenberg, and "A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing" by Alice Evelyn Yang.
S.J. Rozan's new book, "First Do No Harm," is the 16th novel in her popular detective mystery series
Club Calvi talked to award-winning author S.J. Rozan about her new book in her popular Lydia Chin/Bill Smith mystery series set in New York City. "First Do No Harm" is the 16th book featuring the private detectives.
Author Valerie Wilson Wesley's new book "The Mysterious Death of Junetta Plum" kicks off the new "Harriet Stone Mystery" series set in the Roaring '20s of the Harlem Renaissance.
Hoen spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi about her new book, which focuses on a father-daughter relationship and Alzheimer's disease.
Mary Calvi and book club producer Danielle Parker talk about three books: "Fiend" by Alma Katsu, "The White Hot" by Quiara Alegría Hudes, and "The Weekend Crashers" by Jamie Brenner
Ahead of the busy travel and holiday weeks, Club Calvi Producer Danielle Parker shares stories you can finish in just a few sittings. She discusses “Fiend” by Alma Katsu, “The White Hot” by Quiara Alegría Hudes, and “The Weekend Crashers” by Jamie Brenner.
Carol Fitzgerald founded the Book Reporter website for book lovers in 1996
When the internet was young, and long before Booktok and Bookstagram, Fitzgerald started Bookreporter in 1996, and it's still going strong. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the backers of two prominent prediction markets, calling them illegal gambling.
At least one person was killed in a building fire at 660 E. 187th St., between Belmont and Cambreleng avenues in the Belmont section on Tuesday afternoon, the FDNY said.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he spoke with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch after seeing the video of violent, wrongful arrest in Brooklyn that prompted outrage.
A dramatic video shows NYPD officers and state troopers rescuing three passengers trapped inside a burning car after a crash in Queens.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
The pop-up JBJ Soul Kitchen at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, N.J. will shut down at the end of the month.
A large four-alarm fire ripped through multiple homes in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, early Tuesday morning.
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a freeze warning Monday night, and that means crops and plants are in danger of dying.
A stolen Lamborghini worth around $300,000 was recovered in New Jersey after its owner said police tracked an Apple AirTag he hid inside.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello is headed to prison in connection with a COVID fraud scheme in New York.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
The first step toward a possible reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants is complete.
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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.
It's a brisk day with temperatures in the 50s, but a warmup is on the way for Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The Department of Transportation are asking drivers to remain alert near construction zones as projects ramp up across the city.
The modernization initiatives are part of a $12.5 billion effort to replace the nation's aging air traffic control infrastructure.
A school bus crashed Tuesday morning in Queens near 64th Street in Woodside. Emergency officials said no one was seriously hurt.
A fire escalated overnight with flames engulfing three homes in Ridgefield Park. Dozens of firefighters responded Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
