NEW YORK (Reuters) - The looming arrival of a new Manhattan area code has triggered waves of dismay and anger online, while owners of the coveted original 212 telephone prefix swelled with pride on ...

Phone numbers that are assigned in Manhattan beginning in June may have a new area code. With phone numbers for the existing 212, 646 and 917 area codes projected to run out soon, the New York State ...

It’s not a new number, it’s just a changed number. Don’t tell Elaine Benes, but Manhattan is getting a new area code. Joining the ranks of the classic 212, and the more recent 646 and 917, will be New ...

A 212 number is about to become even more coveted, now that officials are introducing a brand-new area code to Manhattan: the 332. Starting June 10, there is a chance that Manhattanites could be ...

Since 212 numbers were depleted over a decade ago, New Yorkers have used a variety of questionable methods and paid hundreds of dollars to acquire their own. But while 212 remains an extremely rare ...

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NEW YORK - Manhattan is getting a new area code. Of course there's 212 which has been joined by 917, and 646. Now, 332 will launch on June 10. The state Public Service Commission announced the new ...