Lottery winner - a big pile of money,
Lottery Winner - A big pile of money.

Lucky NYC players wake up to surprise lottery win

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March 27, 2026

Bronx and Manhattan strike gold as two TAKE 5 tickets hit $15K each

NEW YORK, NY — Two New York Lottery players are celebrating wins of $15,511 each after matching all five numbers in the March 26 TAKE 5 evening drawing.

The winning tickets were sold in the Bronx and Manhattan, according to lottery officials.

One ticket was purchased at 170TH STREET GROCERY, located at 160 East 170th Street in the Bronx.

The second winning ticket was sold at HAMID BUSINESS, located at 244 East 86th Street in Manhattan.

TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Lottery officials said prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.

The New York Lottery continues to generate billions of dollars annually to support public education across the state.

Key Points

• Two TAKE 5 tickets worth $15,511 sold in New York City
• Winning tickets purchased in the Bronx and Manhattan
• Winners matched all five numbers in March 26 evening drawing

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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