New York Unemployment: Does anyone have a working phone number to reach a real person?

try calling right when they open at 8am. Sometimes that works for me but you gotta be quick with the buttons lol

I finally found a way to get through! Used this service called claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold for you then connects you when theres an agent. Cost $20 but worth every penny cause I finally got my issue fixed. Check out their video here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The whole system is designed to make u give up fr. been trying for 3 weeks straight no cap 💀

Look, here's what I've learned after dealing with NY unemployment for months. Your best options are: 1. Call exactly at 8am, use extension 2 then 1 then 9 2. Try the alternate number (but its usually worse) 3. Use claimyr.com if you're desperate - they actually get through 4. Send messages through your online account 5. Contact your state representative Document everything. Write down who you talk to and when. The system is overwhelmed but persistence is key. Don't give up!

anyone else getting hung up on after waiting 2 hours? this is ridiculous

pro tip: call your state assembly person. got through to unemployment next day after they intervened