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Ronkonkoma, NY
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Yowza: Ronkonkoma Player Snags $1M Lottery Prize Yowza: Ronkonkoma Player Snags $1M Lottery Prize
Yowza: Ronkonkoma Player Snags $1M Lottery Prize A Long Island woman scratched her way to riches. Theresa Imbriale, of Ronkonkoma, claimed a $1 million top prize after hitting it big on the New York Lottery’s Platinum Power scratch-off game. She walked away with a check for $416,640 after paying those pesky taxes, according to New York Lottery. Imbriale purchased the lucky ticket in Ronkonkoma, at Arjo Enterprise located at 885 Ronkonkoma Avenue. Scratch-off games have proven quite lucrative for Suffolk County school districts, with more than $273 million in Lottery Aid to Education funds doled out to local schools last fiscal year, ac…

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by Michael Mashburn
Central Islip, NY
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Feeling Lucky? $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Central Islip Convenience Store Feeling Lucky? $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Central Islip Convenience Store
Feeling Lucky? $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Central Islip Convenience Store A third prize-winning Powerball ticket was purchased on Long Island. The lucky ticket – promising a $50,000 payday – was sold in Central Islip, at the BP station located at 205 Lowell Avenue, for the Saturday, April 12, drawing, according to New York Lottery. Saturday’s winning Powerball numbers are: 16-22-44-45-53 and the Powerball is 19. Players can check their tickets on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Northport-East Northport, NY
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Massive Moolah: $1M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Northport Man Massive Moolah: $1M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Northport Man
Massive Moolah: $1M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Northport Man A lucky Long Islander scratched his way to a 7-figure payday. Michael Kendrigan, of Northport, claimed a $1 million prize after hitting it big on the VIP Millions scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. He took home a lump sum payout of $651,000 after paying Uncle Sam his cut. Kendrigan snagged the lucky ticket in East Northport, at the Smoke & Beer convenience store located at 216A Laurel Road. Scratch-off games have proven incredibly lucrative for Suffolk County school districts, having contributed over $273 million in Lottery Aid to Education funds during fiscal year 2023-202…

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by Michael Mashburn
Pearl River, NY
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$3M Jackpot Glory: Pearl River Woman Scratches Her Way To Riches $3M Jackpot Glory: Pearl River Woman Scratches Her Way To Riches
$3M Jackpot Glory: Pearl River Woman Scratches Her Way To Riches Some people pick up milk at the grocery store — a lucky Rockland County woman picked up $3 million.  Jessica Enriques-Carpio of Pearl River hit the jackpot on the popular Triple Jackpot 777 scratch-off ticket, the New York Lottery announced on Friday, April 11.  Enriques-Carpio bought the golden ticket at Alizeh Food Mart at 22 N. Main St. in Spring Valley, turning an everyday errand into a millionaire moment. Lottery officials said she opted to receive her winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $1,386,633 after required tax withholdings.  All top prizes on the Triple J…

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by Ben Crnic
Hudson, NY
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Jackpot! $32K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Hudson Gas Station Jackpot! $32K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Hudson Gas Station
Jackpot! $32K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Hudson Gas Station Someone’s in for a five-figure payday. A winning lottery ticket worth $32,444 was sold at a gas station in Columbia County, according to the New York Lottery. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket was purchased at the Alltown Fresh store in Hudson, located at the intersection of US Route 9 and Route 23. It was sold for the evening drawing on Tuesday, April 8. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their tickets on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Central Islip, NY
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Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player
Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player A Long Island lottery player rolled the dice and hit the jackpot. Janiah Williams, of Central Islip, claimed a $1 million top prize after snagging a winning “Holiday Cash” scratch-off game, the New York Lottery announced. Williams received a lump sum payout of $455,700 after paying Uncle Sam his cut. The lucky ticket was purchased in Islip Terrace, at the 7-Eleven located at 56 Lowell Avenue, for a cool $10.  Scratch-off games generated more than $4.3 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2023-2024, lottery officials said. Of that, school districts in Suffolk County received over…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hampton Bays, NY
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Jackpot! Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Hampton Bays Convenience Store Jackpot! Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Hampton Bays Convenience Store
Jackpot! Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold At Hampton Bays Convenience Store Someone’s bank account is getting fatter. A winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at a convenience store on Long Island, the New York Lottery announced. The second prize-winning ticket, purchased for the drawing held Wednesday, March 26, was sold in Hampton Bays, at the Mobil station at 239 West Montauk Highway. Wednesday’s winning Powerball numbers are: 5-20-29-39-53 and the Powerball is 6. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Yonkers, NY
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Cha-Ching: Lotto Winner Scores $32K After Buying Ticket At Yonkers Store Cha-Ching: Lotto Winner Scores $32K After Buying Ticket At Yonkers Store
Cha-Ching: Lotto Winner Scores $32K After Buying Ticket At Yonkers Store Someone in Yonkers is having a very lucky week after buying a top-prize lottery ticket at a local store, New York Lottery officials announced.  The top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket, worth $32,639.50, was sold in Yonkers at 292 Ashburton Ave. for the evening drawing on Tuesday, March 18, proving once again that fortune favors the bold—or at least those who stop for a quick ticket purchase.  TAKE 5 numbers are drawn twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., giving players two shots at glory every day. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize—so if…

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by Ben Crnic
Waterford-Halfmoon, NY
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Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Waterford Business Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Waterford Business
Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Waterford Business Someone’s in for a massive payday. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Capital Region business, the New York Lottery confirmed. The third prize-winning ticket, sold for the Monday, March 10 drawing, was snagged in Waterford, at the Valero station located at 83 Broad Street. Monday’s winning Powerball numbers were 17-40-47-50-55 and the Powerball is 6. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Centereach-Selden, NY
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Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Selden Business Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Selden Business
Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Selden Business Might this lucky ticket be yours? A winning Powerball ticket promising a $50,000 payday was purchased at a Long Island business. The ticket was sold in Selden, at JP Liquor on Boyle Road, for the drawing held Saturday, March 1, New York Lottery announced. Saturday’s winning Powerball numbers were: 2-23-36-44-49 and the Powerball is 25. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Valley Stream, NY
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Feeling Lucky? $16K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Valley Stream Convenience Store Feeling Lucky? $16K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Valley Stream Convenience Store
Feeling Lucky? $16K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Valley Stream Convenience Store Might this lucky ticket be yours? A winning lottery ticket promising a five-figure payout was purchased at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The winning TAKE 5 ticket–worth $16,095–was sold in Valley Stream, at the C&C convenience store located at 779 West Merrick Road. It was purchased for the evening drawing held Tuesday, Feb. 25. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Ballston Spa, NY
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Jackpot! $100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Ballston Lake Business Jackpot! $100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Ballston Lake Business
Jackpot! $100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Ballston Lake Business Someone’s in for a massive payday. A winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold in the Capital Region, according to New York Lottery officials. The third prize-winning ticket was purchased in Ballston Lake, at the Hannaford store located at 43 Round Lake Road, for the drawing held Saturday, Feb. 22. Saturday’s winning Powerball numbers are 7-18-22-50-65 and the Powerball is 15. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Huntington, NY
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$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Convenience Store $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Convenience Store
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Huntington Convenience Store Someone’s in for a massive payday. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The third prize-winning ticket, for the drawing held Monday, Feb. 17, was purchased in Huntington, at the Link Park store located at 764 Park Avenue. Monday’s winning numbers are 4-44-47-52-57 and the Powerball is 9. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Huntington, NY
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Newly Minted Millionaire: $2M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Huntington Station Woman Newly Minted Millionaire: $2M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Huntington Station Woman
Newly Minted Millionaire: $2M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By Huntington Station Woman Lady Luck handed a Long Island woman a multi-million dollar jackpot. Rosario Mejia, of Huntington Station, claimed a top prize on the “$2,000,000 Cashword" scratch-off game, New York Lottery said. She walked away with a lump sum totaling $846,300 after paying Uncle Sam his cut. Mejia snagged the lucky ticket in Huntington, at the Park Stationary store located at 764 Park Avenue. There were still two of the $2 million top prizes remaining on the “$2,000,000 Cashword” ticket as of Wednesday, Feb. 12, lottery officials said. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery webs…

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by Michael Mashburn
Newburgh, NY
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No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Newburgh Deli No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Newburgh Deli
No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Newburgh Deli One lucky Orange County lottery player is $50,000 richer this week, proving that sometimes third place is the one with the treasure chest—at least when it comes to Powerball. The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning ticket for the Saturday, Feb. 8 Powerball drawing was sold at Discount Deli Mart & Smoke Shop on Route 300 in Newburgh.  While the ticket-holder didn’t snag the full jackpot, they’re still walking away with a nice consolation prize all things considered. The winning numbers were drawn from a field of one to 69, with the elusive red Power Ball coming fr…

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by Ben Crnic
Mamaroneck, NY
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So Close Yet So Rich: $452K Second-Place Lotto Prize Scored In Mamaroneck So Close Yet So Rich: $452K Second-Place Lotto Prize Scored In Mamaroneck
So Close Yet So Rich: $452K Second-Place Lotto Prize Scored In Mamaroneck Someone in Westchester is half a million dollars richer—but could be kicking themselves for not matching just one more number on their second-prize-winning lottery ticket. The New York Lottery announced that a second-prize-winning ticket for the Wednesday, Feb. 5 New York LOTTO drawing, worth a cool $452,178, was sold at Mamaroneck's SK Variety on Mamaroneck Avenue. The lucky ticket matched five out of six numbers, plus the bonus number, just one number shy of hitting the full jackpot. The winning numbers were 1-7-9-20-43-58, with the bonus number 2.  Had the ticket-holder landed that…

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by Ben Crnic
Clifton Park, NY
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Yowza! $10M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By NY Woman Yowza! $10M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By NY Woman
Yowza! $10M Lottery Jackpot Claimed By NY Woman A New York woman has many more reasons to smile–ten million, to be exact. Saratoga County resident Jessica Koonce, of Clifton Park, claimed a top prize on the $10,000 A Week For Life scratch-off game, according to New York Lottery. The prize guarantees a minimum payout of $10 million. Koonce opted to receive lifetime annuity payments of $338,520 each, after required withholdings. She snagged the incredibly lucky ticket at the Stewart’s Shops located on South Street in Mechanicville, lottery officials said. There was still one top prize remaining on the $10,000 A Week For Life ticket as of…

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by Michael Mashburn
Freeport, NY
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Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $36K Sold At Freeport Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $36K Sold At Freeport Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $36K Sold At Freeport Convenience Store Someone’s in for a massive payday. A winning lottery ticket promising a 5-figure payout was purchased at a Long Island convenience store. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket–worth $36,252–was sold in Freeport, at the Bodega Familia at 357 North Main Street, New York Lottery said. It was purchased for the evening drawing held on Friday, Jan. 31. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Oceanside, NY
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Lottery Ticket Worth Over $30K Sold At Oceanside Deli Lottery Ticket Worth Over $30K Sold At Oceanside Deli
Lottery Ticket Worth Over $30K Sold At Oceanside Deli How about a side of cash with that cold cut? A winning lottery ticket promising a five-figure payout was sold at a Long Island deli. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $31,423 – was purchased in Oceanside, at the Cold Cut City located on Atlantic Avenue, according to New York Lottery. It was sold for the evening drawing held Wednesday, Jan. 29. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Spring Valley, NY
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Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Spring Valley Store Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Spring Valley Store
Check Those Pockets! Top-Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold At Spring Valley Store Someone in Rockland County just turned their grocery run into a serious payday. A top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket worth $9,614.50 was sold at Virginia Mini Market, located at 19 North Main St. in Spring Valley, for the Friday, Jan. 24 midday drawing, New York Lottery officials announced.  The Take 5 game features numbers drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year to claim their prize. If you recently made a stop at Virginia Mini Market, now might be a good time to check your numbers—you could be Rockland…

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by Ben Crnic
Newburgh, NY
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Jackpot! Lottery Ticket Worth $30K Sold At Newburgh Convenience Store Jackpot! Lottery Ticket Worth $30K Sold At Newburgh Convenience Store
Jackpot! Lottery Ticket Worth $30K Sold At Newburgh Convenience Store Might this lucky ticket be yours? A lottery ticket promising a five-figure payout was sold at a Hudson Valley convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $29,469 – was snagged in Orange County, at the Smokes 4 Less located on North Plank Road in Newburgh. It was purchased for the evening drawing held Tuesday, Jan. 21. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Newburgh, NY
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Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store
Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store Someone in Orange County just got a reason to love Newburgh even more!  A lucky ticket sold at Smokes 4 Less at 59 North Plank Rd. hit the jackpot during the Take 5 evening drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, New York Lottery announced.  The winning ticket, drawn from a pool of numbers ranging from 1 to 39, was worth $29,469, lottery officials said. The New York Lottery reminds the lucky ticket holder to claim their prize within a year of the drawing date.  So, if you recently swung by Smokes 4 Less, check your ticket—it could be your ticket to a cash-filled celebration!

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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$15K Jackpot: Check Cashing Place Lives Up to Its Name In Mount Vernon $15K Jackpot: Check Cashing Place Lives Up to Its Name In Mount Vernon
$15K Jackpot: Check Cashing Place Lives Up to Its Name In Mount Vernon It’s not just a name—it’s a promise, apparently. The Check Cashing Place in Mount Vernon made one lucky lottery player $15,420 richer after selling a top-prize winning lottery ticket, officials announced.  Located at 48 Gramatan Ave., the store proved to be the ultimate good-luck charm for the fortunate winner, who took home a top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket for the midday drawing on Monday, Jan. 20. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn twice daily, offering players a shot at prizes from a field of numbers ranging from one to 39. With this latest win, the Mount Vernon spot has certainly cemented i…

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by Ben Crnic
Oceanside, NY
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Cha-Ching! Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $40K Sold At Oceanside Convenience Store Cha-Ching! Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $40K Sold At Oceanside Convenience Store
Cha-Ching! Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $40K Sold At Oceanside Convenience Store A stroke of luck has struck on Long Island. One top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket promising a five-figure payout was purchased at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The ticket – worth $37,168 – was sold in Oceanside, at the 7-Eleven store located at 3274 Long Beach Road, for the evening drawing held Friday, Jan. 17. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their tickets on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Yorktown, NY
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7-Eleven Heaven: $32K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Yorktown Heights 7-Eleven Heaven: $32K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Yorktown Heights
7-Eleven Heaven: $32K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Yorktown Heights It wasn’t just Slurpees and snacks on the menu at a Yorktown Heights 7-Eleven this week—one lucky customer also grabbed an over $32,000 winning lottery ticket as well.  The top-prize-winning Take 5 ticket was sold for the evening drawing on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the 7-Eleven located at 1949 Commerce St., New York Lottery officials announced on Friday, Jan. 10. The TAKE 5 game draws numbers from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. Players are encouraged to check…

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by Ben Crnic
Franklin Square, NY
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Is It Yours? Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $12K Purchased At Franklin Square Business Is It Yours? Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $12K Purchased At Franklin Square Business
Is It Yours? Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $12K Purchased At Franklin Square Business Happy new year, indeed. A lucky player is kicking off 2025 with a much fatter bank account. New York Lottery announced that a winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $12,751 was sold at a Long Island business. The top prize-winning ticket was purchased in Franklin Square, at the KNY Cigar store at 702 Dogwood Avenue, for the evening drawing held Tuesday, Dec. 31. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Latham, NY
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‘Tis The Season for Big Wins: $36K Lottery Ticket Sold In Latham ‘Tis The Season for Big Wins: $36K Lottery Ticket Sold In Latham
‘Tis The Season for Big Wins: $36K Lottery Ticket Sold In Latham One lucky Albany County resident may have just had the merriest Christmas yet, thanks to an over $36,000 winning lottery ticket purchased at a Capital Region store.  The lucky winner bought a top-prize Take 5 ticket worth $36,167.50 for the evening drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at a store in the Albany County hamlet of Latham, New York Lottery officials announced.  Officials added that the ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shop at 1218 Troy-Schenectady Rd.  The winning numbers, drawn from a field of one through 39, turned this unsuspecting customer’s Christmas into a fest…

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by Ben Crnic
Oceanside, NY
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$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Oceanside Convenience Store On Christmas $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Oceanside Convenience Store On Christmas
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Oceanside Convenience Store On Christmas Someone on Long Island got a little extra holiday cheer this Christmas. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The third prize-winning ticket was purchased in Oceanside, at the Mahant station at 292 Long Beach Road, for the drawing held Wednesday, Dec. 25. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 15-26-27-30-35 and the Powerball was 3. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Centereach-Selden, NY
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Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Centereach Business Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Centereach Business
Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Centereach Business Happy holidays, indeed. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island business, according to New York Lottery. The third prize-winning ticket was picked up in Centereach, at the Cards & Gifts located at 2140 Middle Country Road, for the drawing held on Saturday, Dec. 21. Saturday’s winning numbers were 1-12-17-21-58 and the Powerball is 1. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Newburgh, NY
News
Christmas Lotto Cheer: Newburgh Player Hits $50K On Powerball Christmas Lotto Cheer: Newburgh Player Hits $50K On Powerball
Christmas Lotto Cheer: Newburgh Player Hits $50K On Powerball Yippee! A lucky Hudson Valley Powerball player has $50,000 to spend for Christmas after winning the third-place prize for the Wednesday, Dec. 18 game. New York Lottery officials said the ticket was sold at the Quick Chek store on Route 9W in Newburgh in Orange County. The winning numbers were 06-15-18-33-49 with a Powerball of 7.  The unidentified player had to select four correct numbers and the Powerball to win the third prize.  No word yet on who the winner is. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m.

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by Kathy Reakes
Carmel, NY
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Garrison Company Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win Garrison Company Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win
Garrison Company Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win Consultant Jidderbug, a Putnam County-based liability company, has struck it rich, claiming a life-changing $1,000-a-day-for-life top prize in the Cash4Life lottery game. New York Lottery officials said the company, located in Garrison, clinched the Cash4Life game's grand prize in the Sunday, August 18 drawing. The win guarantees a minimum payout of $7 million, but lottery officials said the company opted for a lump sum and received $4,557,000. The winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less in Orange County in Newburgh, sparking curiosity about whether the prize would be shared among em…

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by Kathy Reakes