East Patchogue woman wins $1,000 a Week for Life lottery prize

An East Patchogue woman claimed a top prize from the New York Lottery’s “Win $1,000 a Week for Life” scratch-off game, lottery officials announced.

Danylle-Marie Lettieri-Hoesterey, 46, chose to receive her prize in annuitized payments, with her first payout totaling $33,852 after required withholdings. She is guaranteed a minimum total payout of $1 million.

Her winning ticket was purchased at USA Gas, located at 1365 Montauk Highway in Patchogue. As of now, seven top prizes remain for the “Win $1,000 a Week for Life” scratch-off.

Players can check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off by downloading the Game Report at nylottery.ny.gov.

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