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Feeling Lucky? Lotto Prize Worth $7M Minimum Sold At This Long Island Store Feeling Lucky? Lotto Prize Worth $7M Minimum Sold At This Long Island Store
Feeling Lucky? Lotto Prize Worth $7M Minimum Sold At This Long Island Store One Long Islander is set up for life after a winning lottery ticket worth millions of dollars was purchased at a local liquor store. According to the New York State Lottery, a prize-winning CASH4LIFE ticket was sold in Bay Shore for the Wednesday, April 17 drawing. The prize — “$1,000 A Day For Life” — is worth a guaranteed minimum of $7 million. Lottery officials said it was sold at Sunrise Liquor Store, located at 1851 Sunrise Highway. Winning numbers for CASH4LIFE are drawn from a field of one to 60, with the Cash Ball being drawn from a separate field of one to four. Drawings ar…
Cha-Ching: $50K Ticket Sold At This East Rockaway Store Cha-Ching: $50K Ticket Sold At This East Rockaway Store
Cha-Ching: $50K Ticket Sold At This East Rockaway Store One lucky Long Islander is $50,000 richer, lottery officials said. On Wednesday, April 17, the New York State Lottery announced that a third prize-winning Powerball ticket had been sold at a store in East Rockway. The winning ticket, worth $50,000, was purchased at Rockaway Petru, located at 411 Atlantic Avenue. Powerball winning numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69, with the red Power Ball drawn from a second field of one to 26. Drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the New York State Lottery contributed …
$2 Million Lotto Prize Claimed By Oyster Bay Company $2 Million Lotto Prize Claimed By Oyster Bay Company
$2 Million Lotto Prize Claimed By Oyster Bay Company A Powerball second prize — worth $2 million after a Powerplay feature — has been claimed on Long Island. On Thursday, April 11, the New York State Lottery announced that the Oyster Bay company “Groovy D Limited Liability Company (LLC)” had laid claim to a Powerball Powerplay prize for matching the first five Powerball numbers drawn months earlier. The winning numbers, drawn in November 2023, were 20, 24, 33, 39, 42, and Power Ball 21. Additionally, the lucky winner purchased the one-dollar Powerplay feature, which allows players to multiply a non-jackpot prize up to 10 times and automat…
Freeport Man Claims $1M Lottery Prize Freeport Man Claims $1M Lottery Prize
Freeport Man Claims $1M Lottery Prize One very lucky Long Islander won $1 million from a scratch-off game, according to lottery officials. Walter Jewels of Freeport claimed his prize on Thursday, April 11, the New York State Lottery announced. Jewels won his $1 million prize on a Magic 8 Ball scratch-off game which he purchased at Curiosity Cards & Gifts, located at 193 Atlantic Avenue in Freeport. He received his winnings in a single lump sum payment that totaled $445,356 after required withholdings. According to the New York State Lottery, there is only one more top prize remaining for the Magic 8 Ball game, so there…
Prize-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At This Uniondale Store Prize-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At This Uniondale Store
Prize-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At This Uniondale Store A third-prize-winning ticket sold on Long Island has made one lucky person tens of thousands of dollars richer. The ticket was sold in Uniondale and was part of the Wednesday, March 27 drawing, according to New York State Lottery officials. It was purchased at Accent Lobby Store, located at 260 Reckson Plaza, and is worth $50,000. Winning Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69 with the red Powerball being drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Drawings are televised on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the New York State L…
Cha-Ching! $50K-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Long Island Store Cha-Ching! $50K-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Long Island Store
Cha-Ching! $50K-Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At Long Island Store One lucky Long Islander is tens of thousands of dollars richer after a store sold a prize-winning Powerball ticket. A third-place winning Powerball ticket was sold at Main Street Mart, located at 230 Main Street in Center Moriches, lottery officials announced on Thursday, Feb. 29. The winning ticket, worth $50,000, was part of the Wednesday, Feb. 28 drawing. Winning Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69, with red Powerball numbers drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. According to the New Y…
Cha-Ching: Lotto Ticket Worth Nearly $10K Sold At This Hempstead Store Cha-Ching: Lotto Ticket Worth Nearly $10K Sold At This Hempstead Store
Cha-Ching: Lotto Ticket Worth Nearly $10K Sold At This Hempstead Store One lucky person is nearly 10 grand richer after a winning lottery ticket was sold at a convenience store on Long Island, lottery officials said. The top-prize-winning ticket was sold at the Double Diamond Food Mart in Hempstead, located at 196 Henry Street, the New York State Lottery announced on Friday, Jan. 19. Worth $9,334.50, the Take 5 Midday ticket was part of the Thursday, Jan. 18 drawing. Take 5 tickets are drawn from a field of one to 39, with drawings televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Draw prizes can be claimed for up to one year from the original drawing d…
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At This Wantagh Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At This Wantagh Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At This Wantagh Convenience Store Could you be the lucky winner? A top-prize winning Take 5 lottery ticket was sold at a Wantagh convenience store, New York Lottery officials announced on Friday, Jan. 5. Sold at AIM Petroleum, located at 1442 Wantagh Avenue, the winner’s prize is $18,252.00. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39 and drawings are televised two times daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery officials reminded players that any winning prizes can be claimed up to one year after the drawing date. During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the New York State Lottery contributed $3.7 billion to …
Christmas Comes Early For NY Man After Winning $5M In Lotto Christmas Comes Early For NY Man After Winning $5M In Lotto
Christmas Comes Early For NY Man After Winning $5M In Lotto Christmas came early for this lucky New York Lottery winner. Northern Westchester County resident William Ciringione, of of Yorktown Heights, won big when he claimed his scratch-off prize, lottery officials announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. The massive $5 million prize, which he won on the Cash X100 scratch-off game, was sold at the 7-Eleven, located at 1949 Commerce St. in Yorktown Heights. Ciringione took his prize as a lump sum, totaling $3,255,000 after the required withholdings. Two top Cash X100 prizes are left as of publication. The New York State Lottery reminded players…
Long Island Attorney Steals $200K From Clients, Including Lottery Winner: DA Long Island Attorney Steals $200K From Clients, Including Lottery Winner: DA
Long Island Attorney Steals $200K From Clients, Including Lottery Winner: DA A Long Island attorney is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her clients, including a lottery winner. Daphne Zekaria, age 54, of Syosset, was arraigned on grand larceny and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Dec. 5. According to prosecutors, she was hired by a New York State Lottery winner in December 2021 while working as a partner at the Huntington law firm Sokolski and Zekaria, P.C. An investigation found that she promised to hold a portion of her client’s money in the firm’s escrow account and invest an additional portion on his behalf. However,…
Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Glen Cove Store Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Glen Cove Store
Woman Admits Stealing $1M Lottery Winnings From Ticket Bought At Glen Cove Store A 34-year-old woman is facing years in prison after admitting that she stole her cousin’s $1 million winning lottery ticket purchased on Long Island and tried keeping the bulk of the winnings for herself. Iris Argueta, of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree grand larceny in Nassau County Court on Friday, Jan. 20. Prosecutors said the victim bought the winning $5 Hold ‘Em Poker scratch-off ticket at a 7-Eleven store in Glen Cove in October 2020. When he scratched the ticket, it revealed a $1 million jackpot prize. Wanting to remain anonymous, the victim contacted A…
Long Island Employee Nabbed Stealing Lottery Tickets, Police Say Long Island Employee Nabbed Stealing Lottery Tickets, Police Say
Long Island Employee Nabbed Stealing Lottery Tickets, Police Say A Long Island employee has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $1,000 in New York State lottery tickets from his employer. The incident took place in Southhampton at the Speedway gas station on Saturday, June 11. Luis Mario Diaz Jr., age 23, of Hampton Bays, an employee of the Speedway gas station was arrested on Saturday, following a report of more than $1,000 in scratch-off lottery missing, said Lt. Susan Ralph of the Southampton Police. An investigation revealed that Diaz was removing the scratch-offs from the stack, without paying for them at the business located a…
Nassau County Man Wins $5,000,000 NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize Nassau County Man Wins $5,000,000 NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
Nassau County Man Wins $5,000,000 NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize He's New York's newest millionaire. A Long Island man has claimed a $5,000,000 top prize on the New York Lottery’s 100X scratch-off game. Nassau County resident Jose Almazan purchased the ticket at the Lucky 7 Food Market located on North Main St. in his hometown of Freeport. Almazan received his winnings as a single lump-sum payment of $3,255,000 after required withholdings, the New York State Lottery announced on Friday, Nov. 19. Related story: Man Wins $5 Million In NY Lottery There are no more top prizes available on the 100X scratch-off ticket, the NY State Lottery sai…
Long Island Man Wins $5 Million In NY Lottery Long Island Man Wins $5 Million In NY Lottery
Long Island Man Wins $5 Million In NY Lottery Louis DeMayo said it simply and best after claiming a $5,000,000 prize in the New York State Lottery. "It feels good," said the Long Island resident, who lives in Port Jefferson Station. DeMayo claimed the prize from the New York Lottery’s $300,000,000 World Class Cash scratch-off game, the New York State Lottery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 17. DeMayo opted to receive his $5,000,000 prize as a single lump-sum payment of $3,255,000 after required withholdings. The ticket was purchased at Maakrupa Super Stop at 200A Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst. There are no more top prizes availab…
Nassau County Woman Who Won $1 Million In NY State Lottery Has Big Plans Nassau County Woman Who Won $1 Million In NY State Lottery Has Big Plans
Nassau County Woman Who Won $1 Million In NY State Lottery Has Big Plans A woman who just won $1 million in the New York State Lottery has some big plans to put some of that money to immediate use. Long Island resident Brianna DiGennaro-Massa, of Merrick in Nassau County, won the $1,000,000 top prize on the lottery’s Lady Luck Doubler scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at Meadowbrook Deli located at 1550 Meadowbrook Rd. in Merrick. DiGennaro-Massa said she planned “to have a new kitchen installed right away,” upon receiving her prize as a single lump-sum payment of $585,900 after required withholdings, the New York State Lottery announced. Ne…
Woman Charged With Stealing $1 Million Lotto Prize From Nassau Relative Woman Charged With Stealing $1 Million Lotto Prize From Nassau Relative
Woman Charged With Stealing $1 Million Lotto Prize From Nassau Relative A woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing a million-dollar winning New York State Lottery ticket from her cousin on Long Island, authorities said. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith and the Glen Cove Police Department announced that a Texas woman was arrested and charged on Tuesday, Nov. 9 with stealing more than $500,000 in prize money from her family member, who had asked her to claim a winning New York State Lottery scratch-off ticket because he wanted to remain anonymous. It is further alleged that Houston, Texas resident Iris Amador Argueta, age 32, used forged …
Woman Wins $2.5 Million In NY State Lottery Woman Wins $2.5 Million In NY State Lottery
Woman Wins $2.5 Million In NY State Lottery A woman is in full celebration mode after the NY Lottery “made her year.” A Hudson Valley woman is feeling lucky after cashing in the top prize of a New York State Lottery scratcher. Columbia County resident Amana Akter, of the city of Hudson, has claimed her top prize on the New York Lottery’s $2,500,000 "Make My Year" scratch-off ticket. The top prize guarantees a minimum payout of $250,000 a year for 10 years. Officials said that Akter opted to take her $2,500,000 prize as a single lump-sum payment totaling $1,523,340, after required withholdings. Akter was the final winner of the $2,5…
Company Claims $8.7 Million LOTTO Prize On Ticket Purchased In Queens Company Claims $8.7 Million LOTTO Prize On Ticket Purchased In Queens
Company Claims $8.7 Million Lotto Prize On Ticket Purchased In Queens A company based in Westchester has claimed an $8.7 Million Lotto Jackpot drawn recently. The White Plains-based PurpleDot LLC opted to receive the jackpot as a one-time lump sum payment totaling $4,339,511, after required withholdings, the New York State Lottery announced on Monday, Sept. 27. The winning numbers for the LOTTO drawing on Wednesday, July 14 were 02 20 33 50 56 58. The winning ticket was purchased at GC Shell located at 403 Rockaway Turnpike in Cedarhurst, Queens. New York's LOTTO game generated $59,663,459 in total sales during the fiscal year 2020-2021.  The New York…
Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY State Lottery Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY State Lottery
Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY State Lottery Meet a brand-new big winner in the New York State Lottery. Suffolk County resident James Von Braunsberg, of North Babylon, has claimed his $1,000,000 second prize from the June 29 Mega Millions drawing, lottery officials announced on Monday, Aug. 30. Earlier report: Long Island Woman Wins $5 Million In NY Lottery Scratch-Off Game The winning ticket was purchased at West Babylon Card & Gift located at 741 Sunrise Highway in West Babylon. The winning Mega Millions numbers from that evening’s drawing were 07 38 50 52 69 Mega Ball 21. Von Braunsberg chose to receive his $1,000,000 as…
South Ozone Park Woman Claims Winning $3M Prize In NY State Lottery South Ozone Park Woman Claims Winning $3M Prize In NY State Lottery
South Ozone Park Woman Claims Winning $3M Prize In NY State Lottery A Queens woman has claimed a $3 million top prize in the New York State Lottery 50X (2nd Edition) scratch-off ticket. Mindy Ramsahoi, of South Ozone Park, opted to receive her prize as a one-time lump sum payment totaling $1,567,334 after required withholdings, State Lottery officials said. The winning ticket was purchased at Lucky L&S located at 42-33 College Point Blvd. in Flushing. As of this now, there's one top prize remaining on the 50X (2nd Edition) ticket, Lottery officials said, noting that players may check the status of any New York Lottery Scratch-off game by downloading th…
Winning $148M Powerball Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Nassau County Winning $148M Powerball Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Nassau County
Winning $148M Powerball Ticket Sold At Gas Station In Nassau County If you picked up a Powerball ticket at a gas station on Long Island over the weekend, check those numbers twice, because one lucky person won a cool $148 million. The winning ticket was sold in Nassau County at Merrick Gas & Repair on Merrick Avenue in Merrick, said the New York State Lottery. The winning ticket with numbers 18-21-24-30-60 with the Powerball 20, was sold to a single winner on a Quick Pick ticket, the lottery said. The winner hasn't stepped forward yet, and employees at the gas station said they don't have a clue who the winner might be.
Know Him? Man Wanted For Robbing West Babylon Gas Station Armed With A Needle Know Him? Man Wanted For Robbing West Babylon Gas Station Armed With A Needle
Know Him? Man Wanted For Robbing West Babylon Gas Station Armed With A Needle Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are on the lookout for a man who allegedly robbed a gas station in West Babylon while he was armed with a needle. Police say the man, armed with a needle, entered BP Gas, located at 331 Farmingdale Road, and demanded cash from the clerk on Wednesday, March 13 around 2:20 p.m. The clerk told him there was no money before taking the station’s cordless phone and walking out to the parking lot, according to police. The robber then followed the clerk to the front of the station, grabbed the phone and threw it on the …