Suffolk County resident Diane Barbera, of Farmingville, won the second prize from the New York Lottery's Feb. 2 Mega Millions drawing, according to an announcement from the lottery on Tuesday, May 31.
The ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. in the Dutchess County village of Fishkill, the lottery said.
She received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported.
“I can’t wait to go house hunting," she told NY Lottery after claiming her prize.
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