BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York Department of Public Service made a stir Tuesday when it announced the official adoption of a new “624” area code for Western New York. But the move has been in the ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you live in the 716 area code, how you make phone calls will be changing Sunday. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted 988 as the new 3-digit number to be used ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Moving forward it will be easier to tell if someone is "old-school" Western New York, or if they're new. At least new in getting a phone number, that is. Get ready to call some of your ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The New York State Public Service Commission announced an additional area code overlay has been approved for the 716 region. This includes all or portions of Allegany, ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday approved an additional area code overlay within the current 716 area code in Western New York, in response to the North American ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State Public Service Commission has approved an additional area code for western New York. The reason? It’s looking like there could be a shortage of telephone ...

Beginning April 24, 10-digit dialing will be coming to the 716 area code. The Federal Communications Commission issued an important notice in phone bills this month stating this change. The reason ...