Area code 718

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Area code 718 is an area code of New York. It was created in 1984 as a split from 212.[1][2] It covers the boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. It was overlaid by 917 in 1992, 347 in 1999,[3] and 929 in 2011.[4]

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  1. Prial, Frank J. (1984-08-31). "LIKE IT OR NOT, CITY GETS 2D AREA CODE TODAY". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
  2. "CALLING THE BRONX -- 718 Today". The New York Times. 1993-05-16. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
  3. "Bell Atlantic Ready to Introduce New 347 Area Code". www.verizon.com. 1999-09-13. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
  4. Newman, Andy (2011-04-15). "Say Hello to 929". City Room. Retrieved 2022-03-20.