I was recently told that I would get a large cut in pay (50%). I am not able to live at this rate and I have begun looking for a new place of employment. In NYS can I obtain unemployment for this circumstance so I can have more time to find a job?

Thank you

I could not find anything that would give an indication of the definition of "good cause" as a reason for quitting. My suggestion is that you contact the state and ask them. You can read about unemployment at: http://www.labor.state.ny.us/pdf/tcce.pdf