Need governor's office phone number for ny unemployment appeal that's been ignored

The governor's office number is 518-474-8390. They also have an online contact form but who knows if anyone reads those. I've had better luck calling directly and being super persistent about your situation. Try calling early in the morning right when they open. Good luck!

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Try contacting your local state representative! I was in a similar situation (appeal sitting for 4 months!) and my assembly member's office was able to make some calls and get things moving. Google "NY state assembly member" plus your neighborhood to find yours.

The whole system is set up to make you give up. They WANT you to stop trying so they don't have to pay benefits. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, email, the person's name, date, time. Then when you do get through to someone important (governor's office, state rep, whoever), you can show them exactly how much the system has failed you.

There's actually an Unemployment Appeals Board that's separate from regular unemployment. Their number is 518-402-0205. I would try them directly rather than the governer's office. They're technically who handles appeals.

Here's what worked for me with my stuck appeal: First, call the main unemployment line (888-209-8124) but instead of pressing options about existing claims, press the options for a NEW claim. Those agents usually have shorter wait times and while they might say they don't handle appeals, if you're nice sometimes they'll transfer you to someone who can help. Second, try the ombudsman's office at 888-209-8124 (press different options). Third, if still stuck, contact your STATE SENATOR (not assembly member). Mine got my appeal unstuck in 2 weeks after 3 months of nothing. Fourth, if all else fails, use Claimyr.com to get through to a live agent. They basically wait on hold for you then call you when someone picks up. It's the only reliable way I've found to get through the phone maze quickly. Don't give up! The system is designed to be frustrating but persistence pays off.

Check your mail carefully! My appeal notice came in an envelope that looked exactly like junk mail and I almost threw it away. The system is ridiculous.

Hey so I was in a very similar situation about 2 months ago. Appeal stuck forever, couldn't get anyone on the phone. I ended up sending a certified letter (yes, actual physical mail) to the Commissioner of Labor with all my details. Not sure if it was coincidence but my appeal was scheduled 2 weeks later. Worth a shot!

lmaooo good luck getting ANYONE to call you back. been waiting 5 months for my appeal hearing. system is completely broken 🤡

Former NY unemployment worker here. Appeals are completely backlogged right now due to staffing issues. The governor's office will just forward your info back to DOL. Your best bet is to call the main unemployment line early in the morning (like 7:59am right before they open) and specifically ask for a supervisor when you get through. Only supers can check the status of appeals in the system. Be polite but firm that you need this information.

The NYC Bar Association has a free legal hotline that might be able to help: 212-626-7373. They helped my cousin with his appeal.

have u checked ur online account? sometimes they update the status there but don't notify u... happened to me