New York Unemployment

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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.

Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.

Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.

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Dylan Baskin

NYDOL: Impossible to reach live agent for weeks. Any tips to get through?

I've been trying to reach someone at the unemployment office for weeks now. Every time I call, I get the same message about 'higher than normal call volume' and to try again later. I've been calling from open to close and still can't get through. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on how to actually talk to a live person?

Lucas Lindsey

This is ridiculous. We pay taxes for this service and cant even use it. Has anyone tried contacting their local representatives? Maybe if enough of us complain, theyll do something about it.

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Sophie Duck

Good idea! I'm gonna email my rep right now. This is unacceptable.

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Austin Leonard

I tried that. Got a generic 'we're looking into it' response. But maybe if more people do it...

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Anita George

Guys I finally got through today after 3 weeks of trying! Keep at it, don't give up!

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Abigail Spencer

Congrats! šŸŽ‰ Any tips for the rest of us still stuck in phone hell?

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Anita George

Honestly, just persistence. I called 43 times today before I got through. It's exhausting but worth it.

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Oliver Schulz

Can I extend NY unemployment benefits after 26 weeks?

Hey everyone, I've been on unemployment for almost 26 weeks now and I'm starting to get worried. My benefits are about to run out, but I still haven't found a job. Is there any way to extend unemployment benefits in New York after the initial 26 weeks? I've been applying like crazy but no luck so far. Any advice or info would be really appreciated!

Sean Doyle

Have you tried calling the ny unemployment office? Sometimes they can give you more specific info based on your situation.

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Zara Rashid

Try early in the morning, like right when they open. That's how I finally got someone on the line.

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Dakota Dion

Try this number (518) 474-8390 press 0 and when the operator comes on tell them to transfer you to NY Unemployment

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Luca Romano

26 weeks? ur lucky, I only got 13 weeks b4 they cut me off šŸ˜­

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Amara Okonkwo

NYDOL calls dropping before connecting - Payment issues unresolved

Hey everyone, I'm having a really frustrating issue with my unemployment payments. The calls keep dropping before I can even connect with anyone at the department. Has anyone else experienced this? It's been going on for a while now and I'm starting to get worried about my claim. Any advice on how to actually get through to someone?

StarGazer101

have u tried turning it off and on again? šŸ¤£ jk jk... but for real, sometimes clearing your browsers cache or trying from a different device can help with the online stuff. worth a shot!

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Keisha Jackson

I dont mean to be that guy, but are we sure its not a problem with OPs phone? Like maybe ur carrier is dropping the calls? Just a thought before blaming the unemployment office (even tho they do suck lol

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Amara Okonkwo

I considered that, but it's only happening with these calls. Everything else works fine. Plus, I've tried from different phones too. Pretty sure it's on their end.

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Keisha Jackson

Ah gotcha. Yeah, sounds like its deffo their problem then. Sorry ur dealing with this bs man

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Luca Conti

Need help sending NJ info to NY unemployment - stuck and frustrated!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I need to send some information from New Jersey to New York unemployment. Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm not sure how to go about it or who to contact. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Liam Fitzgerald

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help cut through the red tape when dealing with government agencies.

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PixelWarrior

Oof, cross-state unemployment issues are the worst. Sending you good vibes, OP! šŸ’–

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Luca Conti

Thanks, I appreciate it! Gonna need all the good vibes I can get šŸ˜…

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Yuki Nakamura

UI Account PIN Keeps Showing as Incorrect - Help!

I keep getting a message that my PIN is incorrect when trying to access my unemployment account. I've checked it multiple times and I'm sure it's right. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on how to fix it?

Dylan Wright

Have you checked if there's any system maintenance scheduled? Sometimes they do updates that can cause login issues.

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NebulaKnight

I swear, dealing with unemployment is like playing whack-a-mole. Fix one problem and another pops up šŸ™ƒ

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Sofia Ramirez

More like whack-a-soul. This system is draining the life outta me

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Freya Larsen

NYDOL: Can't change direct deposit - mother's maiden name doesn't match records. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble changing my direct deposit info. When I try to update it, the system says the mother's maiden name I'm entering doesn't match their records. Has anyone else run into this? Any ideas on how to fix it? I really need to update my banking info ASAP.

Carmen Ortiz

have u tried turning it off and on again? šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ jk jk... but for real, sometimes logging out, clearing your browser cache, and trying again can help with weird website glitches.

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Andre Rousseau

I don't have a solution, but I just wanted to say hang in there, OP. We're all in the same boat, trying to navigate these choppy waters. You'll get it sorted out eventually! šŸš¢

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Freya Larsen

Thanks for the encouragement! It means a lot to know I'm not alone in this struggle.

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StardustSeeker

How to request waiting week for UI weekly benefit?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my weekly benefit. I need to request a waiting week but I'm not sure how to go about it. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Isabella Oliveira

lol welcome to unemployment hell. grab a seat, the wait is gonna be loooong šŸ¤”

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Ravi Patel

ain't that the truth šŸ˜‚ feels like we're all stuck in the same leaky boat

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Freya Andersen

Has anyone heard about the new bill they're trying to pass? Supposedly it's gonna streamline the whole unemployment process. Might help with issues like this in the future.

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Omar Zaki

Really? I haven't heard about this. Do you have a link or any more info?

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Freya Andersen

I saw it on the news the other day, but I don't have a link sorry. Maybe someone else here knows more?

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Luca Greco

NY.gov ID Error: System Claims I've Used Different Username Before, But It's My First Time. Help!

I'm having trouble with my NY.gov ID and I'm so frustrated! I tried to create an account but the system keeps telling me I've used a different username in the past. This is my first time ever using NY.gov ID, so I know that's not true. Has anyone else run into this issue? Any advice on how to get this resolved?

Mei Zhang

have u tried turning it off and on again? šŸ¤£

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Luca Greco

Lol if only it were that simple! šŸ˜…

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Liam McGuire

I work in IT (not for NY.gov tho) and I can tell you that these kinda systems are often held together with duct tape and prayers. It's probably some legacy database issue. Keep pushing and don't give up!

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Gavin King

NYDOL: Can't get through to an agent on 888-209-8124. Any tips?

Hey everyone, I'm having a really hard time getting through to an agent at NYC unemployment. I've been trying to call for days but can't seem to connect with anyone. The number I'm using is 1-888-209-8124. Has anyone else had this problem? Any tips on how to actually reach a human? I'm getting desperate here.

Lydia Bailey

Pro tip: if u get an agent on the line DO NOT HANG UP no matter what. even if they say they cant help, ask to be transfered. stay on that line like ur life depends on it lol

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Mateo Warren

This! šŸ‘† I once stayed on hold for 4 hours, but I finally got my issue resolved. Sometimes you gotta play the long game.

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Sofia Price

Ugh, I'm so tired of this. Been trying to sort out an issue with my claim for months. Anyone else feeling completely burnt out by this whole process? šŸ˜«

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Alice Coleman

Yep, right there with ya. It's like a part-time job just trying to get our benefits. Hang in there!

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Owen Jenkins

Same boat here. Its so draining. but we gotta keep pushing. dont let them win by giving up!

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Brady Clean

Missed first week UI claim - How to backdate payments with NYDOL?

Hey everyone, I messed up and missed claiming my unemployment for the first week. Now I need to backtrack the payments for my unemployment period. Has anyone dealt with this before? What should I say when I finally get through to someone on the phone?

KingKongZilla

Protip: When you call, immediately ask for a tier 2 specialist. The first-level reps often can't help with backdating claims.

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Rebecca Johnston

This is the way. Tier 2 specialists are the real MVPs. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Nathan Dell

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get what we're entitled to? The whole system needs an overhaul smh

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Maya Jackson

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming.

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Tristan Carpenter

Totally agree. We need to start contacting our representatives about this. It's unacceptable.

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