{"id":47680,"date":"2022-10-24T06:56:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T10:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/?p=47680"},"modified":"2022-10-24T06:56:58","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T10:56:58","slug":"new-area-code-coming-to-western-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/new-area-code-coming-to-western-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"New Area Code Coming to Western New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"42197\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/psc-cuts-rate-request-by-national-grid\/nys-public-service-commission\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?fit=650%2C316&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"650,316\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NYS Public Service Commission\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?fit=300%2C146&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?fit=650%2C316&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-42197\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?resize=376%2C183&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?resize=300%2C146&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>A new <strong>area code<\/strong> is coming to Western New York.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>New York State Public Service Commission<\/strong> announced that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing <strong>716 area code<\/strong> region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the new 624 area code as early as the second quarter of 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission said the new area code is needed to meet the increasing demand for residential and business phone numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Newly issued telephone numbers in the Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties will receive the <strong>624 area code<\/strong> once all unassigned 716 telephone numbers are exhausted.<\/p>\n<p>As early as the second quarter of 2024, customers in the 716-region requesting new service, an additional line, or a move in the location of their service, may be assigned a number in the new 624 area code.<\/p>\n<p>Existing customers in the 716-area code will not be impacted by the new overlay area code.<\/p>\n<p>The new area code is projected to provide telephone numbers for approximately 29 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new area code is coming to Western New York. The New York State Public Service Commission announced that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing 716 area code region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the new 624 area code as early as the second quarter of 2024. The Commission said [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":42198,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[4],"tags":[12368,12369,11735],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission-feat.png?fit=700%2C233&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3YlJ4-cp2","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":54209,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/new-area-code-624-will-take-effect-in-wny-on-september-11\/","url_meta":{"origin":47680,"position":0},"title":"New Area Code 624 Will Take Effect in WNY on September 11","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"September 6, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"A new area code will take effect in Western New York on September 11. The New York State Department of Public Service said customers in the 716-area code region requesting new mobile or landline telephone service, an additional line, or a move in the location of their service, may be\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?fit=650%2C316&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?fit=650%2C316&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NYS-Public-Service-Commission.png?fit=650%2C316&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":45609,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/local-non-profits-taking-part-in-give-716-with-kick-off-event-july-14\/","url_meta":{"origin":47680,"position":1},"title":"Local Non-Profits Taking Part in &#8216;Give 716&#8217; with Kick Off Event July 14","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"July 14, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"The 'Give 716' Fundraising Drive starts tonight in Western New York. The fundraiser is a collaborative effort between the Buffalo Bills Foundation and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. The first-ever Give 716 event was launched last year to raise money and awareness for hundreds of local charities across the 716 area\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Give-716-Day-2022-feat.jpg?fit=1200%2C761&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Give-716-Day-2022-feat.jpg?fit=1200%2C761&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Give-716-Day-2022-feat.jpg?fit=1200%2C761&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Give-716-Day-2022-feat.jpg?fit=1200%2C761&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Give-716-Day-2022-feat.jpg?fit=1200%2C761&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":9881,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/county-visitors-bureau-to-host-free-service-and-hospitality-workshop\/","url_meta":{"origin":47680,"position":2},"title":"County Visitors Bureau to Host Free Service and Hospitality Workshop","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"April 30, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) invites area businesses and organizations to participate in upcoming customer service excellence training workshops in preparation for the spring and summer tourist seasons. The first workshop will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the 1891\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":52977,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/second-grey-fox-captured-in-bemus-point-tests-positives-for-rabies\/","url_meta":{"origin":47680,"position":3},"title":"Second Grey Fox Captured In Bemus Point Tests Positives For Rabies","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"July 10, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"A second grey fox captured in Chautauqua County has tested positive for rabies. The Chautauqua County Health Department said at least two people were bitten by the fox on Tuesday, July 4 in the Bemus Point area near Route 430. The County Health Department is following-up with the people involved\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Grey-Fox.jpg?fit=640%2C416&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Grey-Fox.jpg?fit=640%2C416&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Grey-Fox.jpg?fit=640%2C416&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":56571,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/jrc-building-and-business-improvement-grant-program-application-process-now-open\/","url_meta":{"origin":47680,"position":4},"title":"JRC Building and Business Improvement Grant Program Application Process Now Open","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"January 11, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"The application process for Jamestown Renaissance Corporation\u2019s Building and Business Improvement Program(BBIP) grant program is now open. Grants awarded will range from $500 to $25,000 per building or business. The applicant will be required to provide at least a 50% cash match to the total project cost. Grant projects must\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/JRC-logo.jpg?fit=1200%2C521&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/JRC-logo.jpg?fit=1200%2C521&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/JRC-logo.jpg?fit=1200%2C521&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/JRC-logo.jpg?fit=1200%2C521&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/JRC-logo.jpg?fit=1200%2C521&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":47751,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/jamestown-area-7th-highest-number-of-lead-poisoned-children-in-nys-outside-nyc\/","url_meta":{"origin":47680,"position":5},"title":"Jamestown Area 7th Highest Number of Lead Poisoned Children in NYS Outside NYC","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"October 27, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"The 14701 zip code has the seventh highest number of lead poisoned children in New York State outside of New York City. That data is according to New York State Department of Health\u2019s 2020 data and being shared by the Healthy at Home CHQ Coalition for National Lead Poisoning Prevention\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Lead-Testing.jpg?fit=1000%2C801&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Lead-Testing.jpg?fit=1000%2C801&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Lead-Testing.jpg?fit=1000%2C801&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Lead-Testing.jpg?fit=1000%2C801&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47680"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47680"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47682,"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47680\/revisions\/47682"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}