Mary Calvi

Mary Calvi, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and author, established her career after graduating magna cum laude from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in June 1989 with a degree in broadcast journalism. She commenced her professional journey in radio, serving as a news anchor and reporter, before transitioning to television.

Calvi further developed her broadcast acumen as a news anchor and assistant news director for News 12 Networks in Westchester, building a reputation for engaging and insightful reporting. Her significant career ascent continued when she joined WCBS-TV in New York City in March 2002, where she has since anchored the daily morning and noon news broadcasts, becoming a familiar and trusted presence in the tri-state area. Throughout her tenure at WCBS-TV, Calvi has provided comprehensive coverage of some of the most pivotal events in recent history. She reported extensively on the 9/11 attacks and delivered live updates during the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in 2009.

Her debut novel, Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington’s First Love, garnered significant attention for its meticulous research, which was subsequently featured in the Smithsonian Channel documentary ‘George Washington’s Secret Love.’ Calvi continued to blend her journalistic rigor with her passion for history with her second novel, If a Poem Could Live and Breathe: A Novel of Teddy Roosevelt’s First Love. Published on Valentine’s Day 2023, this work delves into previously unpublished love letters involving Theodore Roosevelt, showcasing Calvi’s unique ability to uncover and narrate compelling historical narratives. Her dual career as a prominent news anchor and a best-selling author positions Mary Calvi as a versatile and highly marketable talent across media platforms, recognized for both her contemporary reporting and her impactful literary contributions.