Look, heres what you need to do to resolve this. First, keep trying the fraud department at 888-598-2077. Best times to call are right when they open or an hour before close. Second, use claimyr.com if you keep striking out - worth the $20 to get through. Third, while waiting, send a message through your online account AND email your state representative. Sometimes they can help push things through. Finally, if you have any documents from 4 years ago showing your legitimate claims, get those ready. They might ask for proof of employment/income from that period. I went through this last year and it took about 3 weeks to resolve but persistence is key. Don't give up!

ny unemployment is straight trash these days fr fr

thats actually really good to know. i gave up on mine from february thinking it was a lost cause but maybe i should check my account

Let me drop some knowledge for everyone dealing with backdated claims in NY unemployment. First, ALWAYS keep claiming weekly even if you're not getting paid. Document everything. If you need to speak with someone, use claimyr.com - they'll get you through to an agent. Keep checking your payment history page regularly. If you see any pending transactions, that means they're processing your claim. Sometimes it takes months but they do eventually process backdated claims. Make sure your direct deposit info is up to date. And most importantly, don't give up - it's your money!

Submit a new claim NOW and then worry about backdating later. every day you wait is another day without benefits

wait u guys are actually getting through to agents?! ive been trying for weeks with no luck

bruh i swear NY unemployment be playing games with us. been in the same boat since march smh

Have you tried hitting up their Twitter? Sometimes they respond faster there than anywhere else ngl

Buffalo office was decent when I went last month. But you NEED to bring ALL your documents. They super strict about that

Listen up yall - forget about physical offices. Best way is to get someone on the phone using claimyr.com. Costs a bit but better than driving around the state. They dial in, navigate the menu, wait on hold (sometimes hours), then call you when they get a real person. Been helping loads of people on this sub. Physical offices barely have any power to help nowadays anyway - its all about getting through to the main call center.