Winning $31K ticket sold at local 7-Eleven

RIDGE, NY — A lucky Take 5 player scored big in Thursday’s evening drawing, taking home more than $31,000.

The New York Lottery announced that one top-prize ticket worth $31,373.50 was sold for the July 24 drawing at the 7-Eleven located at 1670 Route 25 in Ridge.

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. Winning tickets may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.

The New York Lottery contributed $3.8 billion to public schools across the state in fiscal year 2023-2024, continuing its position as North America’s most profitable lottery.

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