area code

The new 838 area code is taking effect for new phone service in eastern New York.

People in upstate New York's 518 area code have less than a month to prepare for 10-digit dialing.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State regulators say a new area code will be phased in starting this month throughout the 518 area code in eastern New York.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — People in central and eastern New York will have to get used to dialing more digits as new area code overlays take effect.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The days of 7-digit dialing are coming to an end in eastern New York's 518 area code region.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state Public Service Commission is considering a new area code for the 518 region in eastern New York.

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