Understanding New Employee Rights for Nursing Moms in NY

Starting June 19, 2024, a new policy under New York State Labor Law Section 206-c mandates that all employees, regardless of their employer’s size or industry, are entitled to paid break time for expressing breast milk at work. Here’s what you need to know: Employee Rights Paid Breaks: Employees are entitled to 30 minutes of paid…

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NYMB is in Need of Dairy and Soy-Restricted Breast Milk!

Meet George! George was born at 1lb 7 oz. at 29 weeks. He spent almost four months in the NICU. Help George get the nutrients he needs! George has been diagnosed with failure to thrive, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These conditions have contributed to his minimal weight gain. Why…

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Black Lives Matter

Mothers’ milk is not limited by race, ethnicity, or economic status. Milk donated to The New York Milk Bank helps families so their vulnerable infants can grow strong and healthy. NYMB is dedicated to reducing health disparities by providing access to donor milk to every baby who needs it in every community. The New York…

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Frozen Breast Milk During a Power Outage

Usually, our meteorologists give us a warning when a storm approaches. It is better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. A little preparation goes a long way towards keeping breast milk safe. Today storms are more intense and frequent with power outages longer. Be prepared by having a probe thermometer, insulating material,…

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In Memory of Kim Wetzel

Our new 3 door True freezer arrived! This freezer was made possible by the generous donations given in memory of Kim Wetzel, one of our beloved Milk Riders. Kim’s mother Judy Wetzel suggested donations to NYMB and the Sirens Women’s MC of NYC also held a fundraiser in memory of Kim. Kim touched so many…

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STAR-K Certification!

Rabbi Shmuel A. Heinemann, Kashrus Administrator from STAR-K Certification and Chaya Millet from Lev Rochel Bikur Cholim of Lakewood, New Jersey came to NYMB to certify our Kosher donor milk! If you are interested in becoming Kosher certified by Star-K Certification, click here!

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