How long for new NY unemployment claim to process? Need to pay rent!

Wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to process a new unemployment claim in NY state. I got laid off from my job in March due to budget cuts and filed my claim on April 5th. It's now been almost four weeks and my claim still says "pending." I've been checking my account online every day but nothing has changed. Tried calling the unemployment office at least 15 times but can't get through to a human - just the same automated messages. I'm getting really worried because rent is due next week and I only have about $470 left in my checking account. My landlord already warned tenants he's not being flexible with late payments anymore. Has anyone filed recently and knows how long this typically takes? Is there something else I should be doing to speed things up?

Need to talk to a real person at NY unemployment - what's the best number?

I've been trying for weeks to get through to someone at the unemployment office. Every time I call the main number (888-209-8124), I either get disconnected, stuck in an endless loop of automated messages, or told to call back later because of high call volume. I filed my claim back in March after getting laid off from my restaurant job, and there's some kind of issue with my account that the website doesn't explain. Just says "pending review" but it's been almost 7 weeks now with no payment. I've sent messages through the online portal but nobody responds. Does anyone know a direct number or extension where I can actually speak to a human being? Or any tricks to get through the main line? I'm desperate at this point - rent is due next week and my savings are almost gone.

Does NY unemployment ever really call back in 48 hours like they promise?

Finally managed to get through to ny unemployment today after trying a new approach - calling the governor's office first (they transferred me). Been stuck waiting on my benefits since August without a penny. The rep asked for my SSN and put me on hold for like 15 minutes while she 'researched my claim.' Then she just said someone would call me back within 24 to 48 hours to resolve everything. Has anyone actually gotten these promised callbacks? Do they actually happen or is this just another way to get me off the phone? Starting to feel desperate after 3+ months of waiting...

NY unemployment back pay approved but not received - can't reach anyone by phone

So my unemployment claim was finally approved as eligible about 6 weeks ago, including authorization for retroactive payments. When I spoke with the claims specialist, she helped me certify for all my previous weeks and told me to just keep certifying weekly moving forward. I've been getting my regular weekly payments for about 5 weeks now without any issues, but still haven't seen a dime of the retroactive money they approved. The weird thing is, before my claim was approved, I could actually reach the call center pretty easily. Now it's like I've been blacklisted or something. I've tried calling at least 25 times each day, especially right when they open at 8am, and I immediately get the automated message saying to call back tomorrow. It's like they're screening my number or something. I've also sent 5 different messages through my online portal over the past month asking about my back pay status and haven't gotten a single response. Is anyone else experiencing this? It feels like they approved me just to shut me up and now they're hoping I'll forget about the substantial amount of back pay they owe me. Any suggestions on how to actually reach a human being?

NY unemployment Key Bank deposit times - when do funds actually hit your card?

So I just got approved for unemployment benefits about two weeks ago after losing my job in August due to company downsizing. I received my Key Bank debit card in the mail last Friday, and I'm supposed to get my first payment this week. The website says my payment of $512 was "released" yesterday, but there's nothing on my card yet. Called the automated system and it also confirms payment was processed. How long does it usually take after the system says funds are released for them to actually show up on the Key Bank card? Is there a specific time of day they post? I'm trying to pay rent and really need this money ASAP. Anyone else experiencing delays with their payments this week?

NY unemployment showing $0 after ID.me verification - who should my partner contact?

NY unemployment approved me 3 months ago but still haven't received any payments

Got approved for unemployment back in April and received a monetary determination letter saying I'd get $431 weekly. I've been claiming every single week for the past 12 weeks without fail, but haven't seen a single payment hit my account. Called the ny unemployment hotline at least 30 times but can never get through to an actual person - just endless automated messages. Sent 6 emails through their contact portal and haven't gotten any response except automated confirmations. My rent is due next week and I'm seriously running out of options. Anyone know how to actually reach someone who can help? The system keeps saying my claims are 'pending' with no explanation.

Confused about my ny unemployment benefits - claimed all 26 weeks but showing 88 effective days left?

I exhausted my regular unemployment benefits last month after claiming for 26 weeks. Got my last payment two weeks ago, but when I logged in today to check if I qualified for any extensions, my account is showing that I still have 88 effective days remaining. Does anyone know what this actually means? I thought once you hit 26 weeks, that was it? I tried calling the unemployment office but after waiting for 2 hours, the call disconnected. I'm really confused about whether I'm still eligible for more benefits or if this is just some weird glitch in the system. Has anyone else seen something similar on their account after their benefits ended?

NY unemployment says I've been paid but no money in account - possible fraud?

Filed for unemployment in April after getting laid off from my restaurant job. My claim was approved and everything seemed fine until I checked my payment history yesterday. It shows that I've been receiving weekly payments of $408 since May, but I haven't received a single penny in my bank account. Checked my direct deposit info and it's correct. Called my bank and they confirmed no deposits from NY unemployment have been attempted. Worst part is when I tried calling unemployment, I kept getting disconnected after waiting for hours. I'm worried someone might have stolen my benefits somehow. Has anyone experienced this before? I'm completely out of savings now and rent is due next week. Any advice on how to reach a real person who can help me figure out what's happening to my money?

Got strange email about NY unemployment tourism recovery funds via Docusign - seems suspicious?

I just got a weird email saying my Docusign for the tourism recovery funds has been received and processed. The thing is, I never applied for anything tourism related with ny unemployment. I was laid off from a retail job in August and started collecting benefits in September. The email looks kinda official but something feels off about it. Has anyone else gotten this? Should I be worried about identity theft or is this some new program I don't know about? When I log into my account everything looks normal with my regular claim.