ALBANY—The New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) announced on Tuesday (Sept. 20) that a new area code number has been assigned for Eastern Upstate New York. The new area code—838—will ...

Local residents getting a new phone number next year may end up having an 838 area code, according to the New York State Public Service Commission. The PSC approved an area code overlay that will ...

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) - A new area code has launched in the Capital Region. Last month, users needed to start dialing the 518 area code, ahead of the "838" launch. But "518" is not disappearing. Those who ...