QUEENS, NY — A lucky New Yorker recently won the top prize of a New York Lottery's Cashword scratch-off game totaling $2 million.
Jennifer Abramshe, of Brooklyn, claimed the top prize last week on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Abramshe chose to receive her prize as single lump-sum payment of $795,919, after required withholdings.
The winning ticket was purchased at Bolla located at 71-08 Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights.
Close to a month earlier, a Queens residents won the New York Lottery's $1 million Bonus Cashword prize.
Enrique Cabrera also opted for a single lump-sum payment and received $395,974, after withholdings
The ticket was purchased. at I & Y News & Candy, located at 74-13A Roosevelt Ave. in Jackson Heights.
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