New York's maximum unemployment pay leaped to $869 per week from $504 in first increase since 2019 after the state paid a $7 billion pandemic debt.

Thousands seek help each week with unemployment claims from the New York State Department of Labor. While many unemployment claims are processed smoothly online, others face delays, confusion, or the ...

The maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit in New York State is set to rise by more than $300. Beginning on Oct. 13, the maximum amount a claimant can receive will be bumped up to $869, which ...

(The Center Square) — Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is touting a move to increase New York's jobless benefits as federal workers in the state hit the unemployment line amid the federal government's ...

NEW YORK (WBNG) - The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary unemployment rates for August 2025. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4%. Binghamton’s ...

New York initial jobless claims decreased to 13,017 for the week ending August 2nd, down from 13,921 the previous week. June unemployment rates in Westchester and Rockland counties were 2.9%, while ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The New York State Department of Labor announced a partial solution to an unemployment loophole that has kept many people throughout the state from receiving benefits. While the ...