New York Post

‘516 Day’ has $5.16 beers, clams and anything else honoring the Long Island area code

Long Island’s first-ever “516 Day” on Friday will include businesses serving $5.16 beers and clams — and selling other items to honor the local area code. The business-boosting event will actually go ...
New York Post

State of emergency declared in NYC, Long Island and Westchester County as nor’easter slams area

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County in New York as a powerful nor’easter that was tearing up the East Coast slammed portions of the Northeast on ...
The Providence Journal

When did RI get its 401 area code ... and how long will it last? Crunching the numbers

Rhode Island received the 401 area code in January 1947, one of the original area codes assigned by AT&T. Originally, operators connected calls, but area codes were developed to speed up the process ...
The New York Times

Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say

The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said. By Chelsia Rose Marcius ...