New York State Unemployment Insurance
(Program)
Eligibility: New York State residents who are unemployed through no fault of their own
Application Process: Call or go online for information and services
Required Documentation: No documentation initially required
Fees: None
New York State
Contact
File a Claim: 888-209-8124
General Inquiries: 888-469-7365
Unemployment Debit Card Questions: 844-649-9845
Claim Weekly Benefits: 888-581-5812
For NY.gov website/account assistance: 800-833-3000
Fax: 518-457-9378 (Place SSN at the top right corner of all pages. Save fax confirmation.)
TTY: 800-662-1220 (Ask Operator to call Telephone Claims Center at 888-783-1370)
Toll-Free: 888-598-2077 (Report Suspected Fraud)
Website: www.labor.ny.gov
W.A. Harriman Campus
Building 12
Albany NY 12226
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Disabilities Access
Fully Accessible
