pay phones

If you run into any Stewart's Shop in the Capital Region, you will see that they have a piece of history in every store. They are usually off to the side and unassuming but they still work. By the end of 2023, they will no longer be available.

Technology has changed the way we live and for the most part, for the better.  However, when the power goes out such as it has in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, our technology becomes useless.  Phone batteries die, laptops and pads become coasters and our connection to the outside world is lost.  In this time of need, New Yorkers have reverted back to the '80's and have found solace in pay phones. R