unemployment benefits

New York is raising weekly unemployment benefits from $504 to $869. The increase comes after the state restored the UI Trust Fund and provides a critical safety net for workers during economic uncertainty.

Two employees of the New York State Department of Labor bilked the state of more than $1.6 million in unemployment insurance benefits and have now no longer employed by New York State, according to federal prosecutors

Bye-bye benefits. A number of federal programs that expanded and extended unemployment benefits during the COVID pandemic are over.

The New York State Department of Labor is reminding those collecting unemployment benefits that they need to be actively participating in 'work search activities.'

Thousands of New York residents got something in the mail on Friday that they were not looking forward to.

Those receiving Unemployment Insurance through New York State here in the Utica, Rome, and Syracuse area may be able to collect benefits for up to 59 weeks.

According to police, victims are being made aware of the scam and data breach only after their employer tells them of the unemployment filing and claim for benefits.

Millions of people in the United States are receiving unemployment assistance. If you're receiving these benefits, how can you make sure you don't get hit with a big bill come tax time?

The New York State Department of Labor says you could be missing out on unemployment benefits if you're not taking one critical step: weekly certification.

Applying for Unemployment Insurance or the new COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance just got a little easier and faster for self employed New Yorkers.