Best phone number to reach New York Unemployment customer service?

The main number is (888) 209-8124. They are open M-F 8am to 6pm. But good luck getting through lol its basically impossible these days 🤡

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! Used this service called claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold for you, then connects you when they get an agent. Costs $20 but totally worth it after weeks of failing to get through. Check out how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Theres also a TTY number 888-783-1370 for hearing impaired, sometimes less busy but they may transfer you if ur not eligible

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO REACHING NY UNEMPLOYMENT: Best times to call: - Monday-Friday 8:00am sharp - Wednesday afternoons tend to be less busy - Avoid calling on Mondays if possible Tips that worked for me: 1. Use the automated system in Spanish then switch to English when you get an agent 2. Try claimyr.com if you're desperate - they'll wait on hold for you 3. Have your NY.gov ID and all claim info ready 4. Be persistent and keep calling Alternative contact methods: - Message them through your NY.gov account - Try their Twitter @NYSLabor - Local unemployment office (check their site for locations) Hope this helps someone! 💯

Whatever u do dont waste time with the 800 number its completely useless

anyone try calling from a different area code? heard that might help get through faster