Surprised how fast my ny unemployment claim was approved - when will I get first payment?

I submitted my unemployment claim last Tuesday after being let go from my restaurant job (they cut half the staff due to slow winter season). Was expecting the usual nightmare stories I've heard about delays, but when I logged in yesterday my claim status already shows approved! It says "Effective Days Remaining: 104" and that my weekly benefit is $421. This all happened way quicker than I thought it would. Anyone know when I can expect to see my first payment hit my account? Do I need to do anything else? I've already done the work search requirements for this week. Just surprised the process moved so fast.

Got a bill for ny unemployment I never claimed - identity theft?

Just opened my mail yesterday and found a notice saying I owe $470 in unemployment overpayment. The crazy thing is I haven't collected any unemployment benefits since 2020! I've been out of work for about 2.5 years dealing with family issues, but I've been surviving on savings and family help, not benefits. The letter claims I collected benefits during May-June 2022 when I definitely did not. I think someone might have used my info to claim benefits fraudulently. I tried calling the unemployment office but can't get through to a real person after trying for hours. The automated system just keeps directing me to the website which isn't helpful at all. How am I supposed to pay back $470 I never received in the first place? I'm totally broke right now and this is stressing me out so much. Has anyone else had this identity theft problem with NY unemployment?

Anyone know the right website for NY unemployment ID.me verification?

Remote work for out-of-state company - which address for NY unemployment claim?

I started working remotely for a company based in California last August while living in New York. Just got laid off two weeks ago during a mass restructuring (they cut almost 30% of staff). When filing for my NY unemployment claim, I'm confused about which address to use. My employer's physical office is in San Francisco, but I've never actually been there - I've always worked from my apartment in Brooklyn. The online form keeps asking for the 'employer's physical address' but when I entered the California address, I got a weird message about out-of-state employers. Has anyone dealt with this situation before? Will using the wrong address delay my benefits? I really need this money ASAP since rent is due next week and I've already maxed out my credit cards.

NY unemployment website completely inaccessible for 3 days straight

Been trying to access the unemployment website since Wednesday to check on my claim status. Every time I try to log in, it either freezes up completely or gives me an error message about 'system maintenance'. I've tried at different times of day (early morning, afternoon, even 2 AM!) thinking maybe it was just high traffic, but nothing works. Anyone else experiencing this problem? Getting really stressed because I need to certify by Sunday and I'm afraid I'll miss my payment. Called the phone number 16 times but couldn't get through to a real person. This is my third month of unemployment and never had this issue before.

How long until NY unemployment calls for interview? My claim stuck in limbo

Filed for ny unemployment benefits about 3 weeks ago after getting let go from my retail job. Just checked my claim status yesterday and it says 'pending'. Called the office this morning and waited on hold for like 90 minutes just to have some lady tell me I need to wait for an interview call from them. She wouldn't give me any timeframe and just said 'someone will contact you'. Has anyone been through this interview process? How long did you have to wait? My rent is due next week and I'm starting to get seriously worried.

NY unemployment website saying I'm 'not authorized' when trying to certify weekly benefits?

Tried to do my weekly certification this morning and got hit with a weird message saying I'm 'not authorized to use this system.' Never seen this before. Been claiming for about 3 months with zero problems until now. I double-checked my login info and everything is correct. Tried logging out and back in, clearing cache, even tried using my phone instead of computer. Still getting the same stupid message. Anyone else dealing with this? My rent is due next week and I really need this payment to go through. Already tried calling the main number but got disconnected after 45 minutes on hold. Not sure what to do next.

How long does it take for first NY unemployment payment to arrive after approval?

I lost my job in October when our company did a massive layoff affecting over 100 employees. I filed for unemployment on November 5th and got approved on November 20th. It's now December 4th and I still haven't received any payments. I checked my payment history on the website and it shows my claim is approved with a weekly benefit amount of $494, but no payments have been released yet. I've certified every week since filing. I tried calling the NY unemployment office every day this week but can't get through to anyone - just automated messages saying they're experiencing high call volumes. I've sent messages through the online portal but haven't gotten any responses. My rent is due next week and I'm starting to get really worried. Has anyone experienced this kind of delay? How long did you have to wait for your first payment after being approved? Is there anything I can do to speed up the process?

Ran out of benefits on my NY unemployment claim - what options do I have now?

I've been on unemployment since April 2022 and just checked my account to see I have 0 effective days left. The system says "you have been paid all benefits due on this claim" which is freaking me out because I haven't found work yet. I've been applying like crazy to jobs for months - sending out applications every week and following up, but the job market in my field is really tight right now. I'm seriously worried about how I'll pay bills now that my benefits are gone. Is there any way to extend benefits or get some kind of additional assistance? I know the extended benefits from covid are gone, but there has to be something else available right? I need to figure this out ASAP because my rent is due next week and I'm starting to panic.

Waiting since August for ny unemployment decision - need complaint number

Been waiting for a decision on my claim since August 12th and getting nowhere. Every time I call they say 'its assigned to someone' but apparently that person is moving at glacial speed. I've called like 8 times and get the same robotic response - 'still working on it'. How is it possible to take 3+ months to make a decision? My bills are piling up, I'm borrowing money from family to survive. Does anyone know a specific number where I can file a formal complaint? The regular helpline is useless.