Need the best phone number to reach New York Unemployment agent

The main number is 888-209-8124. Their apparently open M-F 8am-6pm. good luck getting through tho, its basically impossible these days 🙄

Found a way to actually get someone on the phone! Used this service called claimyr.com - it calls and waits on hold, then connects you when a real person picks up. Costs $20 but totally worth it after weeks of trying. Check out how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

I heard if you call right when they open at 8am sharp you might get through. Been trying that all week tho and no luck yet

Here's what worked for me: Call the main number, press 2 for english, then 1, then 3, then 2. Sometimes it gives you different options but keep trying. Once you get the right combo you might get through to a person. Took me like 20 tries but eventually worked

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO REACHING NY UNEMPLOYMENT IN 2023: First, try the main number (888-209-8124) during less busy hours (usually 2-4pm). If that fails, here are your options: 1. Use claimyr.com - Yes it costs $20 but it works. They handle the calling and waiting. 2. Try calling your state representative's office - they sometimes have direct lines 3. Use the message portal on the DOL website 4. Email them at labor.sm.constituent.affairs@labor.ny.gov Protip: Document EVERYTHING. Write down who you talk to, when, and what they say. This helped me tons when I finally got through. Hope this helps! 💯

ngl this whole system is a joke. how they expect us to survive when we cant even talk to someone? 🤡