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Cortlandt Man Nets $18M in Lotto Win [VIDEO]

59-year-old winner Peter Gee is a retired postal worker

Cortlandt Manor's Peter Gee, a 59-year-old retired postal worker, is $18 million richer after a New York State lottery win.

Gee opted for a lump sum payout, which will net him about $8.5 million after taxes. He was presented his winnings Thursday morning at Empire City Casino in Yonkers.

For a closer look, watch the above video.

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