Westchester County Man Wins Multi-Million Dollar Lottery Prize

NORTH SALEM, NY — Your neighbor might just be the Hudson Valley's newest millionaire.

The New York Lottery announced that Richard Bossi of North Salem has claimed his top prize in the $5,000,000 Mega Multiplier scratch-off game.

Bossi purchased the ticket at the Route 22 Convenience Store located at 876 Route 22 in Brewster.

He opted to receive a single lump sum payment of $3,255,000 after required withholdings.

There are no more top prizes available on the $5,000,000 Mega Multiplier ticket. However, players may continue to cash lower tier prizes through 11/01/2023. The prize status on any New York Lottery scratch-off game is available by downloading the Game Report here.

New York scratch-offs generated $4,517,682,111 in total sales during fiscal year 2021-2022, with school districts in Westchester County receiving $110,125,461 in Lottery Aid to Education funds, according to the New York Lottery.

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