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'I Still Can't Believe It': Westchester County Woman Wins $18.9M Lottery Prize
A Westchester County woman claimed an $18.9 million lottery prize.
Patricia Wahl, of Hartsdale, won the New York Lotto jackpot from the drawing held on Wednesday, July 20, New York Lottery announced on Thursday, Oct. 6.
"This is unreal," she said to NY Lottery after claiming the prize. "I still can't believe it. "
Wahl chose to receive her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $7,771,907 after required withholdings, the lottery said.
The winning ticket was purchased at Vibrant Star, which is located at 750 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers, NY Lottery said.
The lottery reported that the win…
Two From Westchester Among Lucchese Family Mobsters Found Guilty In Brutal Hit Of Gang Leader
Four accused mobsters, including two from Westchester, were convicted of murder, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and other felonies that could land them in prison for life.
Christopher Londonio, 45, of Hartsdale, and Steven L. Crea, 72, of the Crestwood section of Yonkers were found guilty Friday, Nov. 15 after a six-week jury trial on an assortment of charges, including conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering for the 2013 execution of notorious gang leader Michael Meldish.
“The violent and disturbing acts of these four organized crime figures included the brutal murder …