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New York Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
A Capital District man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize.
Albany County resident Robert Lawlor, of Latham, won a top prize from the New York Lottery’s "$1,000,000 Bonus Word Cashword" scratch-off game, the lottery announced Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Lawlor received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported.
The winning ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops, which is located at 29 Wade Road Extension in Latham, the lottery said.
These NY Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in New York are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition.
Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100.
In New York, Saratoga County was ranked healthiest overal…
William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57
Family and friends are mourning the death of a former state employee from Albany County.
William Christopher, age 57, of Colonie, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 27, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary.
Christopher spent nearly 30 years working as a supervisor at New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).
The agency helps students who want to attend college by administering the state’s Tuition Assistance Program and more than 20 state scholarship and loan forgiveness programs, among other services.
An avid fan of horse racing and football, Christoph…
