New York Unemployment: Called Every Day for a Month - Can't Submit Claim or Reach Anyone

Same here, its like trying to win the lottery. Been calling since 7:55am every morning for the past 3 weeks. The system is a complete joke fr 🤡

I finally got through using claimyr.com - its this service that calls and waits on hold for you, then connects you when they get an agent. Yeah it costs $20 but after wasting weeks trying to get through myself it was worth every penny. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Your best bet is to call EXACTLY at 7:55am. Like literally start dialing at 7:54:30. Thats how I finally got through after trying for 2 weeks straight

Pro tip: Try calling from a different phone number. Sometimes they block numbers that call too many times in one day. Worked for me after switching to my google voice number

Listen up everyone - heres what actually works. I used to work for the unemployment office. The phone system is overwhelmed but there ARE ways to get through: 1. Best times to call are Tuesday-Thursday (avoid Mondays!) 2. Try between 10:30-11:30am or 2:30-3:30pm when lunch shifts change 3. Have all your info ready when you call 4. If you need immediate help, use claimyr.com - yes it costs money but it works 5. Keep detailed records of all your call attempts Dont give up, eventually youll get through!

Day 45 of trying. Still nothing. This system is broken beyond belief