Last 4 weeks of NY unemployment payments stuck in limbo - not releasing to my account

Been collecting unemployment since December after my restaurant closed down. Everything was going fine until about a month ago. I've certified for the last 4 weeks like normal but the money isn't showing up in my account. When I check online, it shows that I certified correctly each week but says "funds pending" instead of giving me a payment date like usual. I haven't changed anything about how I'm certifying and I still have plenty of benefit weeks left. I've tried calling the unemployment office at least 15 times but either get disconnected or stuck in an endless hold cycle. No emails or messages explaining why this is happening. My rent is due next week and I'm really starting to stress out about this. Has anyone experienced this payment delay issue recently? Any suggestions on what might be causing it or how to get it fixed?

Desperate for help with ny unemployment stuck in pending hell since August

I filed my unemployment claim back in August and it's been sitting in pending status for over 3 months now. I managed to speak with a rep in November who promised they would 'escalate' my case and said a decision would be made by the following Monday. That was weeks ago and nothing has changed. I've been certifying every week since August but haven't received a single payment. I've been calling repeatedly every single day but can never get through to an actual person - just constant busy signals or disconnections. At this point I'm falling behind on everything - rent is overdue, utilities sending final notices, and the bank just called about repossessing my vehicle. I'm at my absolute wits end and don't know what else to do. Anyone actually managed to get through this nightmare system and get their benefits?

Need help with NY unemployment - 52 effective days left but BYE date approaching

My benefit year is ending on 2/11/23 but I still have 52 effective days left on my claim. Do I need to file a new claim after my BYE date or can I continue using my remaining days first? I've been getting conflicting info from different sources. Some people say I need to file a new claim immediately after the BYE date, others say I can exhaust my remaining days first. I tried checking the ny unemployment website but the FAQs don't clearly address this situation. Anyone been through this recently and know the correct procedure? Don't want to mess up my payments.

NY unemployment approved 8 weeks ago but no KeyBank card received - frustrated and broke

Started claiming unemployment back in August after getting laid off. In late September, got a text message saying I was approved and would receive my KeyBank debit card within 3 weeks along with some official letter. It's now been over a month and still nothing has shown up in my mailbox. Called KeyBank customer service and they told me the state hasn't even sent my information to them to process a card yet! But when I log into my NY unemployment account it says I'm approved and have benefits waiting since August 15th - that's almost $4,800 that I haven't been able to access for over 3 months! Bills are piling up and I'm at my wits end. Has anyone else dealt with this and found a solution? Do I need to visit an office in person? The phone lines are impossible.

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?