India, Oct. 9 -- 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 unemployed individuals by up to $365. This will increase the maximum amount from $504 to $869.

New York has been severely affected by the US government shutdown, as there are around 115,000 individuals in the state who have been affected by it, as per Newsweek. Governor Hochul directly criticized the Republican Party and President Donald Trump for their ordeal and explained the reason for her decision.

"Donald Trump and Washington Republicans' agenda is a direct attack on hardworking New Yorkers, with reckless trade wars caus...