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

The state Department of Labor is raising the maximum unemployment insurance benefit rate from $504 per week to $869 per week beginning next Monday, and benefit checks will reflect the change the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Weekly unemployment benefits for New Yorkers will climb over $300 from October onward, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. As a part of the state’s 2026 fiscal year budget, nearly $7 ...