In re the Claim of Geracitano

—Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed June 30, 1999, which, inter alia, ruled that claimant was ineligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits because she was not totally unemployed.

Claimant was a seasonal employee of the State Department of Parks and Recreation and would apply for unemployment insurance benefits during her off season. Throughout the year, however, claimant was also an elected councilperson and received a salary including health benefits and the opportunity to participate in the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System.…