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NY Man Wins $1,000 A Week For Life Scratch-Off Prize
A Long Island man has won a "$1,000 A Week For Life" New York Lottery prize.
Nassau County resident Conroy Jarman, of Hempstead, claimed the top prize from the scratch-off game, according to an announcement from New York Lottery on Friday, April 29.
NY Lottery said Jarman chose to receive his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $518,826 after required withholdings.
The ticket was purchased at Quick Pick Deli, which is located at 416 Uniondale Ave. in Uniondale, the lottery said.
Pair Face Felony Drug Charges In Dutchess Stop
A disabled car on the Taconic Parkway led to the arrest of two men for felony drug charges.
Fabian B. Barrett, 34, of Uniondale, and Romique A. Meyers, 35, of Saint Albans, were busted Saturday on drug charges after New York State Troopers came upon their disabled car on the parkway near East Fishkill, said Trooper AJ Hicks.
While checking on the vehicle, troopers discovered the men were in possession of five ounces of cocaine, and a small quantity of marijuana, Hicks said.
Both were charged with felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of mari…