Manhattan neighborhood store sells winning lottery ticket
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Manhattan neighborhood store sells winning lottery ticket

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July 8, 2026
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A lucky New York Lottery player matched all five numbers to claim the top prize after purchasing a ticket at a Manhattan neighborhood store.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player is holding a top-prize winning ticket worth $17,908 after it was sold in Manhattan for the July 7 midday TAKE 5 drawing.

The winning ticket was purchased at FT Washington Candy & Grocery, located at 802 W. 181st St. in Manhattan.

The ticket matched all five numbers drawn to claim the game’s top prize.

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.

New York Lottery draw game prizes may be claimed for up to one year from the date of the drawing.

Key Points

  • A top-prize winning ticket worth $17,908 was sold in Manhattan.
  • The winning ticket was purchased at FT Washington Candy & Grocery on West 181st Street.
  • The prize was won in the July 7 midday TAKE 5 drawing.
Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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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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