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Two Long Island men have a million more reasons to be smiling after winning seven-figure lottery prizes.
Jose Carranza, of Mastic, claimed a $1 million prize on the “Platinum Power” scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced.
He purchased the lucky ticket in east Moriches, at East End Marketing on Montauk Highway.
After paying Uncle Sam, Carranza pocketed $416,641.
Not to be outdone was Ricky Alessi, of St. James, who claimed his own $1 million windfall after hitting a Powerball second prize for the drawing held Monday, May 27.
Alessi received a lump sum payout of $651,000 after required withholdings.
He snagged his ticket in St. James, at the Liquorium on North Country Road.
According to the New York Lottery, school districts in Suffolk County have received over $273 million in Lottery Aid to Education funds during fiscal year 2023 to 2024.
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