The coronavirus pandemic has skyrocketed unemployment in New York City, and the expiration of the $600-a-week CARES Act has left many feeling strapped for assistance. 

While Congress remains in a standstill on relief program negotiations, President Trump signed an executive order offering a reduced rate of $400 per week for unemployment benefits – but the legality of this order is still being assessed. In the meantime, we’ve rounded up a list of resources below to help aid New Yorkers struggling with unemployment in these precarious times. 

Extended Unemployment Insurance: