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.
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Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
The shooting happened last Thursday as Gorman, 18, was walking with her friends near the pier at Tobey Prinz Beach at Pratt Boulevard to see the Northern Lights.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A fundraiser to save the Mermaid Parade is nearing it's goal. The annual art parade is a summertime staple in Coney Island. This year, however, it's in jeopardy.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
Dylan Darling's off-balance lay-up as time expired lifted the fifth-seeded Red Storm to a 67-65 win over No. 4 Kansas on Sunday night in San Diego. CBS New New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a cooler week, with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to the low 50s into next weekend.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on what was a historic promotions day in the Westchester County city.
CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides has the latest on the war with Iran and the pressure the U.S. is putting on its European allies to help with the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 900 faculty members are prepared to walk off campus on Monday at 8 a.m., a move that could impact more than 25% of classes at the school. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
