In the beginning, there was 212. Then 212 begat 718. Then 212 and 718 begat 917, 347 and 646. And soon, three new digits will arrive. Yes, another area code is coming to Brooklyn. Not coming any time ...
The Big Apple is getting too big for itself. A new report by the state Department of Public Service shows that New York City will need a new area code, and soon. The report indicates that phone ...
Staten Island may be getting a new area code. Numbers in the 718 and 347 area codes -- which cover Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx -- will run out by late 2011, the state Public Service ...