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New York Woman Claims '$1,000 A Day For Life' Lottery Prize
A New York woman claimed a lottery prize valued at millions of dollars.
Niagara County resident Sue Wilson, of Lewiston, claimed a "$1,000 A Day For Life" top prize from the Thursday, June 30, CASH4LIFE drawing, New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
The top prize guarantees a minimum payout of $7 million, NY Lottery reported.
Wilson chose to receive the prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $4,557,000 after required withholdings, the lottery said.
NY Lottery said the ticket was purchased at Tops Markets, which is located at 7200 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls.
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Realtor From Westchester County Dies Suddenly At Age 57
A realtor and longtime resident of Westchester County has died suddenly at age 57.
John Vrooman, who resided upstate at the time of his death in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County, died at home on Sunday, June 5, while watching "60 Minutes" with his parents, according to his obituary.
"His sudden and untimely death was a shock to his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew his kind, friendly, smiling, and humorous personality," his obituary reads.
Vrooman was born in White Plains and lived there for many years, working as vice president of technology for t…