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This Will Be Hudson Valley's Newest Area Code This Will Be Hudson Valley's Newest Area Code
This Will Be Hudson Valley'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…

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Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week The ongoing conflict overseas between Ukraine and Russia has forced gas prices in New York to dramatically spike to previously unseen highs. As of Monday, March 7, the average price of gas is up to $4.26 per gallon in New York, according to AAA, ahead of the national average, which has risen to $4.07 as crude oil prices continue to soar during the Russian invasion. In New York, the average price per gallon is up six cents in the past 24 hours, and 46 cents in the past week. The state average has not been this high since May 2012, according to AAA. The national average is also the highest …

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Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say Gas Prices Are Having Serious Impact On Their Finances Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say Gas Prices Are Having Serious Impact On Their Finances
Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say Gas Prices Are Having Serious Impact On Their Finances The spike in prices at the gas pump has led to struggles for some New Yorkers who have to contend with inflating prices, according to a new report. Siena College released the results of its most recent study that found that current gas prices are “very seriously” or “somewhat seriously” impacting 61 percent of all New Yorkers - up from 54 percent in a previous poll - who reported it was affecting their financial standing. According to AAA, the average price per gallon of gas in the US on Thursday, Jan. 13 is up to $3.30, roughly the same as a month ago, but nearly a full dollar ahead of wha…

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