A New York woman secured a lifetime windfall, winning the top prize in the New York Lottery’s Win $1,000 A Week For Life scratch-off game, lottery officials announced.

Danylle-Marie Lettori-Hoesterey of East Patchogue in Suffolk County claimed the prize and opted to receive her life winnings in annuitized payments.

Her first payment totaled $33,852, after required withholdings. She is guaranteed to receive a minimum payout of $1 million, according to officials.

The winning ticket was purchased at USA Gas, located at 1365 Montauk Highway in Patchogue.

Patchogue is located on Long Island, approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan.

As of this writing, seven top prizes remain on the Win $1,000 A Week For Life scratch-off game. Valid lower-tier prizes may be claimed until the game’s expi

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