Can I reapply for NY unemployment after exhausting my benefits?

You cant reapply till your benefit year ends. Once you use up your 26 weeks thats it until May 2025.

Unfortunately, there aren't any regular unemployment extensions available in New York right now. You're generally limited to the 26 weeks within your benefit year. However, you should check if you qualify for other assistance programs: 1. SNAP benefits (food stamps) 2. HEAP for heating assistance 3. Temporary Assistance (if you have dependents) Also, visit your local career center - they can help with job search resources and sometimes know about training programs that include stipends.

I went through this last year. The 26 weeks is a hard limit unless there's a federal extension program (which there isn't right now). BUT what nobody tells you is that you CAN apply for a new claim if you worked during your benefit year and earned enough in a quarter to qualify for a new claim. I worked part-time for 3 months while on partial unemployment, and that allowed me to file a new claim even though my benefit year hadn't ended.

THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT US!!! I exhausted my benefits too and called them 67 TIMES trying to see if there were extensions. Nobody picked up EVER. The whole system is designed to LOOK like they're helping but they're NOT. The politicians just want to say they're helping the unemployed but once you exhaust benefits they throw you away like GARBAGE!!!!

I had the same issue last year and was finally able to reach someone using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a system that basically waits on hold for you and calls you back when an agent is available. Saved me hours of frustration. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE The agent confirmed what others have said - you can't get an extension unless there's a federal program in place, but they did help me apply for other benefit programs I didn't know I qualified for. Worth the call just to know all your options.

Have you tried applying for partial benefits? If you can find even part-time work, you might still qualify for some unemployment if you earn under a certain amount each week. That's what I did when I exhausted my benefits last year - found a 20hr/week job and still got a small unemployment payment.

my freind said she applyed for medicaid and snap when her benefits ran out and at least didnt have to worry about food and doctors anymore. also check 211 they have lots of resources

Since several people have mentioned it, here's clarification about qualifying for a new claim. For NY unemployment in 2025, you need: 1. At least $2,800 in wages in one calendar quarter of your base period 2. Wages in at least two calendar quarters 3. Total wages of at least 1.5 times your high quarter earnings If you worked during your benefit year and meet these requirements, you can potentially file a new claim even if your benefit year hasn't ended. Your weekly benefit amount would be based on these new earnings. Also, reach out to your state assembly member's office - they sometimes know about special programs or can help with your case.

i was in your shoes 2 months ago. ended up doing gig work (doordash, uber) just to get by. not great money but at least its something while looking for real work. the unemployment system really leaves people hanging once benefits run out

After searching through all of this, it seems your options are: 1. Find work (even part-time) to establish new earnings for a potential new claim 2. Apply for other assistance programs (SNAP, HEAP, Medicaid, etc.) 3. Look into training programs through your local career center 4. Contact your assembly member for specialized help Unfortunately, there's no way to extend beyond the 26 weeks without new qualifying wages or a federal extension program. The system really does have a hard cutoff.