N.Y. Lottery: NYC woman wins $1M scratch-off prize, opts for lump sum; here’s how much she got

A Brooklyn woman made the purchase of a lifetime, winning a $1 million top prize in the New York Lottery’s $1,000,000 Bonus Cashword scratch-off game, lottery officials announced.

Velma James opted for a one-time lump sum payment totaling $405,034, after required withholdings, according to officials.

The winning ticket was purchased at 317 Marcus Garvey Liquors, located at 317 Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn…

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