#ClubCalvi counting down to first virtual meet-up
More than 2,000 people voted, and the top pick was Leigh McMullan Abramson's debut novel, "A Likely Story."
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More than 2,000 people voted, and the top pick was Leigh McMullan Abramson's debut novel, "A Likely Story."
Will it be "What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez" by Claire Jimenez, "A Likely Story" by Leigh McMullan Abramson or "Take What You Need" by Idra Novey?
It is your turn to choose which book #ClubCalvi will read for the next month!
There's so much to see at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and so much the public doesn't get to see -- unless you work there.
The library is hosting special events and compiled book lists for readers of all ages.
Two New York City school librarians are receiving national recognition for their impactful work. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook speaks with them about the honor.
The author is best known for "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" and "A Lesson Before Dying."
Calvi describes the love story between a young Teddy Roosevelt and his first love as poetry in her new book, "If a Poem Could Live and Breathe."
Books are back in a big way, and so are book clubs. The modern day book club is typically virtual, a trend that really took off during the pandemic.
Mary loves books, so much she's written two, and now she wants to share her love of reading with you.
"If a Poem Could Live and Breathe" is a novel of Teddy Roosevelt's first love, based on original love letters from the Gilded Age.
As Black History Month begins, we want to highlight an accomplished theater and television director turned author.
Charles R. Smith Jr. has written more than 30 books for young children, and won the Coretta Scott King Award for his photographs accompanying the Langston Hughes poem "My People."
The Brooklyn Public Library compiled a list of the most borrowed books of all time, dating back to 1896.
October is National Book Month, so today we're celebrating with internationally best selling author, Yvette Manessis Corporon.
As the temperatures drop, it's a great time of year to curl up with a good book. Lucky for us, plenty of unique independent bookstores are popping up across Brooklyn.
As the temperatures drop, it's a great time of year to curl up with a good book. Lucky for us, plenty of unique independent bookstores are popping up across Brooklyn.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, she shares her journey -- from following her dreams, to advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
At the heart of the pop culture event are the page turning stories and the fantastic illustrations that help readers visualize them.
An incredible new children's book called "Mighty Mila" is inspiring inclusion. It's about an unstoppable little girl with cochlear implants who's determined to prove she's a big kid.
Runners are gearing up for the upcoming NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon set for Sunday.
Prince Owusu scored an early goal for CF Montreal and Thomas Gillier made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
Runners are gearing up for the upcoming NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon set for Sunday.
New York City police charged alleged gunman Zahir Davis, 18, with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at a park in St. Albans, Queens.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
A suspected gunman was injured in a shooting involving NYPD officers and second gunman in Harlem on Friday evening, the NYPD says.
There is a backlog of thousands of applicants who have been waiting years for approval to open legalized dispensaries in New York.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
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.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched an Office of Deed Theft Prevention on Friday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed police to create a security perimeter around educational facilities during protests.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to head to Islamabad Saturday, but President Trump said later that his "representatives" would not be going.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
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.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
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.
Prince Owusu scored an early goal for CF Montreal and Thomas Gillier made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday.
The game between the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets at Citi Field was postponed more than eight hours before the scheduled first pitch.
The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven games with a 12-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
The Colorado Rockies held off the slumping New York Mets 4-3 on Friday night.
The Mets survived a ninth-inning bullpen mix-up, then hung on to beat the Twins 10-8 Thursday night behind Bo Bichette's tiebreaking, three-run double.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
This is the last weekend for partial suspension of PATH train service.
The Metropolitan Opera is opening its doors to a new generation of fans this weekend for its 4th Annual Open House.
A new report shows weekend ridership on MTA buses and subways has yet to bounce back from the pandemic.
New York City Department of Correction Commissioner Stanley Richards recently visited his old cell on Riker's Island to reflect on his journey. He is the first formerly incarcerated person to hold the job.
President Trump pulled an about-face Saturday on a decision to have in-person talks with Iran. Taurean Small reports.
