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Winner, Winner: Long Island Man Collects Mega Millions Prize
One lucky Long Islander’s holiday season just got a lot more jolly.
Hicksville resident James Tinghitella claimed his Mega Millions prize from a summer drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Monday, Dec. 18.
The second-place prize, worth $1 million, was a part of the Tuesday, Aug. 1 drawing. Tinghitella matched the first five numbers.
According to lottery officials, the winning numbers were 08, 24, 30, 45, 61, and Mega Ball 12.
Tinghitella received his winnings in a single lump sum worth $651,000 after required withholdings.
The winning ticket was sold at the Melville 7-Eleven, …
