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Ruth Dickey, executive director of the National Book Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss the 25 new finalists.
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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.
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.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
New York City police are investigating Monday's death of a 1-year-old boy in Jamaica, Queens.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on the bitter blast hitting the Tri-State Area and what it could mean for New Year's Eve in New York City.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the NYPD's investigation.
Family, friends, and neighbors lit candles in the Lindenhurst town square on Monday night to honor 23-year-old Edeedson Cine. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, the talks covered Gaza and the next phase for a peace plan.
Police responded to the family's home in Jamaica on Monday afternoon. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with neighbors and family shaken by the tragedy.
