Based on what you've described, this sounds like your claim might be stuck in adjudication, which happens when there's a question about your eligibility that needs to be resolved before payments can be released. Since September 2025 is an unusually long wait even by current standards, I recommend taking several actions simultaneously: 1. Follow the advice about contacting your state representative - this is often the fastest route 2. File the UI-640 hardship form as mentioned above 3. If you haven't already, check if there are any issues flagged on your account that require documentation 4. Make sure you've properly completed all quarterly recertifications You mentioned speaking with someone in October who said they would advance your claim. Request the name and ID number of any representative you speak with in the future, and note the date and time of the call. This creates accountability. I hope you get this resolved quickly before your car situation becomes worse.

Just checking back - have you had any luck with any of these suggestions? The car repossession situation is concerning and time-sensitive. If you've tried contacting your assembly member but haven't heard back, sometimes your county's legal aid society can help with unemployment issues as well.

Update: Just got a letter saying I need to do a phone interview with a claims examiner next Tuesday. Getting nervous but at least something's happening. Thanks for all the advice everyone!

This reminds me of when my dad got fired from his trucking job after 12 years because he missed two days when there was that huge snowstorm in 2024. He did everything right but they still gave him a hard time with unemployment. He finally got approved but then they underpaid him for like 6 months until he got it fixed. The system is so broken... hope you have better luck than he did!

Quick update on processing times - I've noticed from forums and my own experience that NYSDOL seems to be moving faster on BYE reapplications in 2025 compared to last year. Several people reported 10-14 day processing times recently, which is better than the 3-4 weeks that was common before. I think they've streamlined their verification process. That said, always plan for longer just in case your claim needs additional review.

Has anyone had their weekly benefit amount change after reapplying at BYE? I'm worried mine might go down since I worked less this past year.

One final tip: create a work search record system right from the start. NY requires 3 work search activities per week, and while they don't ask for proof with every certification, they can audit you at any time. I use a simple spreadsheet with columns for date, company name, position, application method, contact info, and follow-up notes. If you get audited and can't show your work search records, you might have to pay back benefits. Better to start organized than scramble later.

Yes, attending job fairs absolutely counts as a work search activity! Other qualifying activities include: • Submitting job applications/resumes • Having job interviews • Registering with employment agencies • Meeting with career counselors • Taking civil service exams • Networking events specifically for job search • Creating profiles on job boards like Indeed/LinkedIn • Taking workshops through NY Career Centers Just make sure you document everything with dates, names of events/companies, and any contacts you made.

try calling right when they open in the morning thats how i finally got thru

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone! I used that Claimyr service and got connected to an agent in about an hour. Turns out when I reported my one day of work, some flag got triggered in the system that put my claim on hold. The agent was able to see that it was just a temporary job and immediately reactivated my claim. She said my payments should resume with my next certification on Sunday. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help.

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone who could actually help! Used that Claimyr service (thanks for recommending it!) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed my correction was sitting in a review queue and hadn't been fully processed. They escalated it to a supervisor who approved it while I was on the phone. Payment should be released tomorrow! So relieved right now.

FINAL UPDATE: The money hit my account this morning! For anyone else who makes a certification mistake - make sure you speak with someone who can actually approve the correction, not just submit it. Regular agents seem to give standard timeframes that aren't accurate for these special cases. Huge relief to finally have this resolved.

Same thing happened to me but my hold was for 12 weeks!!! I had to borrow money from everyone I knew. Its ridiculous how they leave ppl hanging like this. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and it actually worked - got through to someone who explained what was happening with my claim. Still took forever but at least I understood what was going on.

Update: I spoke with a DOL rep today after using that Claimyr service (it actually worked!). They explained that I should continue certifying weekly but answer truthfully about my availability after giving birth. My claim will stay open, but benefits will pause while I'm medically unable to work. Once my doctor clears me, I can resume benefits without having to reapply. The 10-week investigation is still ongoing separately from this. Thank you all for your help and advice!

my brother works at the DOL and he says the extra 300 is definitely ending in sept unless congress does something which they probly wont

Update: I finally got through to someone at DOL! They confirmed I'm being transferred to Extended Benefits automatically and will continue receiving payments including the $300 extra until September when that program ends. They said the 0 effective days is just showing I've used all my regular UI, but the system continues payments under the extension. Thanks everyone for your help!

UPDATE: My 1099-G just appeared in my account today (Jan 29)! For anyone else waiting, check your NY.gov account under Unemployment Services, then look for 1099-G Information. Mine shows the correct amount too, thankfully.

By the way, if anyone needs previous years' 1099-Gs, they keep them in the same section of your account. I was able to download my 2020, 2021, and 2022 forms all at once when I needed them for a mortgage application last month. Just click on the year you need.

Exactly right. The poor interface design creates confusion by putting these elements near each other. The NY system tends to take 2-3 weeks to finalize a new WBA calculation, sometimes longer if there are wage verification issues. But the $0 overpayment fields are completely unrelated to that process.

Thank you all so much for the help! I can finally relax a bit knowing those fields are normal and don't mean I'll automatically owe something. I'll keep certifying weekly and I took screenshots of everything just in case. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this!