NY Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley

A Long Island woman has shared her plans after claiming a $1 million lottery prize from a ticket purchased in the Hudson Valley.

Diane Barbera
Photo Credit: *New York Lottery*

Nicole Valinote

06/01/2022 9:30 a.m.

Suffolk County resident Diane Barbera, of Farmingville, won the second prize from the New York Lottery's Feb. 2 Mega Millions drawing, according to an announcement from the lottery on Tuesday, May 31.

The ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. in the Dutchess County village of Fishkill, the lottery said.

She received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported.

“I can’t wait to go house hunting," she told NY Lottery after claiming her prize.

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