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This Will Be NY's Newest Area Code This Will Be NY's Newest Area Code
This Will Be NY's Newest Area Code The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially unveiled its new area code for the region. Beginning late in 2023, PSC officials announced that a new area code “329” will be coming to parts of the region as the 845 area code is running out of new potential phone numbers. Earlier story - New Area Code For Region Gets Approval The new area code will include these counties in New York: Columbia; Delaware; Dutchess; Greene; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Sullivan; Ulster; Westchester. Under the plan, all existing 845 numbers will remain unchanged, with the new area code only im…
Long Island May Soon Be Getting A New Area Code Long Island May Soon Be Getting A New Area Code
Long Island May Soon Be Getting A New Area Code The New York State Public Service Commission is proposing a new area code on Long Island, according to a new report. CBS New York reported that the commission wants public feedback on the petition for a new area code in Nassau County. The petition was due to a projection that there will not be any available 516 numbers by the end of 2023.  The commission said existing phone numbers won't be impacted by the change, the news station reported. CBS New York said those who want to provide public comments must submit them online or by mail by the end of the year.