The Daily Freeman reports that beginning Aug. 19, phone callers will have to dial ten digits in the 518 area code, as the new 838 area code goes into effect. New phone hookups get the 838 extension, but everyone has to dial 518 or 838 to make local calls. Current phone numbers do not change, and anyone with an emergency can still dial just three digits -- 911 -- to reach emergency services. Read the full story in The Daily Freeman.