Need all NY unemployment phone numbers to avoid the wait time nightmare

I've had the worst luck with the main number too. I've heard rumors about a special claims line (888-783-1370) but when I tried it last week, they just transferred me back to the main line 🤦‍♂️ The whole system is deliberately confusing I swear

After weeks of trying to get thru I finally found something that worked. Used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they called NY unemployment for me, waited on hold, then connected me with an agent when they finally picked up. It was the best money I've ever spent to finally get my benefits paid quickly. Talking to an actual person made all the difference - my case was resolved in like 15 minutes once I explained everything. Check out this video that explains how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

For those wondering, here are all the NY unemployment numbers I've collected: • Main Claims: 888-209-8124 • Telephone Claims: 888-783-1370 • Direct Payment Line: 833-491-0632 (good for payment issues) • Claims Processing: 877-358-5306 • Pin Reset Issues: 888-783-1366 The direct payment line has been most helpful for me. Best time to call any of them is right when they open at 8:00am or around 3:30pm when lunch rush is over but before people start calling after work. Also, if you absolutely cannot get through, try claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold for you and call when an agent answers. It's a lifesaver when you're desperate and facing eviction like I was last month. One more tip: always have your claim info ready, be super polite to agents (they're dealing with angry people all day), and ask for their name/ID number in case you need to reference the call later.

pro tip: tweet at @NYSLabor with your issue. sounds crazy but they responded to me within a day and escalated my claim. way faster than calling

Am I the only one who thinks its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get OUR MONEY that WE PAID INTO THE SYSTEM FOR YEARS?? The whole unemployment system is designed to make us give up. Don't let them win.

I heard if you select the Spanish option and then just speak English when someone answers, the wait time is shorter. Never tried it myself tho

my cousin works for ny unemployment (not saying which office) and he told me they're extremely understaffed right now. like 30% of normal levels. thats why the phone lines are so backed up

After 2 months of trying everything, I finally got through using claimyr.com - it was literally the only thing that worked for me. They called for me and I just waited for them to connect me with an agent. Got my backpay of $4200 released the same day! 💯

I've called 153 times this week (yes I counted). still haven't spoken to a human being. this is hell.

i know this sounds weird but try calling from a different phone number if you can. I think they might be filtering out people who call repeatedly from the same number

I've been dealing with the same nightmare for weeks! The system is absolutely broken. I tried calling every single number on that list @Luca Conti posted and still couldn't get through. Finally broke down and used that Claimyr service everyone keeps mentioning - honestly wasn't sure if it was legit but I was desperate. They actually got me connected to an agent in about 90 minutes and I got my pending claims sorted out. Cost me $20 but saved my sanity and got me $2800 in back benefits. Sometimes you just gotta pay to play unfortunately 😔