New York Governor Kathy Hochul made a major announcement on Monday that will benefit people receiving unemployment benefits in the state. The state will increase the weekly maximum benefit given to ...

Unemployment benefits in New York remain stable heading into February 2026, with no delays or payment disruptions reported.

Starting next week, more than half the jobless individuals in New York State — including about 6,000 on Long Island — will see an increase in their weekly unemployment insurance check. For those who ...

The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York is increasing, starting with payments issued the week of Oct. 13. The maximum benefit is set to rise from $504 to $869, according to Gov. Kathy ...

Beginning this month, Gov. Kathy Hochul says weekly unemployment benefits are increasing by more than $300. Currently, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $504. That's getting bumped up to a ...