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New law takes effect to protect breastfeeding moms
Legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul now requires employers in New York state to provide 30 minutes of paid break time for workers to express breast milk.
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Legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul now requires employers in New York state to provide 30 minutes of paid break time for workers to express breast milk.
Preliminary data shows breast milk in a child's second year of life is a significant source of certain nutrients and can help in the development of a child's immune system, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance for moms to extend the amount of time they breastfeed for two years or more. Before, the recommendation was for one year. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke with experts and moms about the changes and challenges.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to support breastfeeding mothers.
The nation's baby formula shortage is taking a physical toll on some mothers. They're trying to breastfeed again after they had already stopped, but as CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports, that's not a goal most women are able to achieve.
The baby formula shortage is forcing many parents to search for other options. CBS2's Leah Mishkin spoke with New York City lactation consultants about an increase in demand for their services as parents wait for supply to ramp up.
Breastfeeding mothers in the NYPD are taking a stand and pursuing a class-action lawsuit alleging the department is not providing proper accommodations to female officers to pump.
The newly signed measure allows nursing mothers to delay jury service for up to two years.
Under the proposal, women who are breastfeeding could use a doctor's note to postpone their service up to two years.
Rodriguez plans to dispute the ticket and says she hopes the judge is a parent. Authorities did not provide a reason why the agent did not check the vehicle first before trying to tow it away.
We've known for years that breastfeeding is good for babies. Doctors are working to make sure women know that breast feeding is good for their health too.
Police officer Celeste Ayala was on duty at Sister Maria Ludovica Children's Hospital in Buenos Aires when the infant was brought in for treatment.
A Texas mom has gone viral on social media after her clever response to someone telling her to "cover up" while breastfeeding.
Any mom will tell you that breastfeeding is a commitment that affects all aspects of life, even running errands.
"I am a new mother, I could feel how anxious the child's mother would have been," the officer said. "All I thought about was to try my best and comfort the tiny baby."
A Connecticut woman said she was verbally assaulted for breastfeeding her 1-month-old at Target.
A woman is living in fear after being mugged in Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan while breastfeeding her daughter.
A photo of a woman breastfeeding two children has shaken up social media and generated controversy.
Mothers and breastfeeding advocates gathered on the steps of City Hall Friday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a state law protecting a woman's right to breastfeed anywhere.
Andrea Zeledon-Mussio said when she began breastfeeding her baby in her SUV, an officer from the Riverhead Police Department told her to cover up several times.
Dozens of mothers gathered in Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan Saturday morning, in an effort to break the world record for the largest number of women breastfeeding at the same time.
A controversial city-wide program took effect Monday. Latch On NYC was designed to support mothers who choose to breastfeed their newborns.
What was supposed to a joyful time in the life of a new mother turned into a nightmare after she agreed to appear in an informational video on breastfeeding.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has banned smoking in New York City parks and is trying to ban the sale of sugary drinks over 16 ounces. But he already has his sights on his next target: baby formula.
Here's one magazine cover that will surely get your attention.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Mets struck out 14 times in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.
The Rays built an early lead, overcame Aaron Judge's MLB-leading 35th homer, and beat the Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Nearly $10 million worth of narcotics were seized in the Bronx in what police said was their most significant drug bust to date involving illegal marijuana products.
NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.
NYPD took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly stabbed and killed two women and two young children in their Brooklyn apartment.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed at NYC and New Jersey airports after a CrowdStrike update caused a global Microsoft outage.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
The Mets struck out 14 times in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.
The Rays built an early lead, overcame Aaron Judge's MLB-leading 35th homer, and beat the Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.
Rookie Hannes Wolf scored five minutes after Ramiro Enrique had given Orlando City the lead in the second half and New York City earned a 1-1 draw.
Lewis Morgan scored twice, Kyle Duncan added a goal and the New York Red Bulls defeated FC Cincinnati 3-1 to remain the only unbeaten team at home in the MLS season.
Luis Severino and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 1-0.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
We asked New Yorkers if President Biden should be the Democratic nominee and what they think of potential replacements on the ticket.
Chi Ossé, a Democrat from Brooklyn, is a rising star on the New York City Council. He was also one of the first to say Joe Biden should not seek reelection. Watch his conversation with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer.
Republicans emerged from their convention in Milwaukee unified. Former New York representative and candidate for governor Lee Zeldin discusses what it means for the nation with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer.
There's chaos among Democrats and unity among Republicans. Former Rep. Lee Zeldin and NYC Council Member Chi Ossé discuss the wildly spinning world of presidential politics with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer.
The National Council of Jewish Women is holding its 16th annual Back to School Sale on Sunday, July 28 in Milburn, New Jersey.