Two Suffolk County Residents Claim New York Lottery Prizes Worth Over $2.9M

In exciting news from Suffolk County, two residents have become instant millionaires thanks to their recent wins in the New York Lottery.

Noel Hernandez Fuentes of Central Islip won a top prize of $5,000,000 on the Set For Life scratch-off game, and opted for a lump sum payment of $2,340,401 after withholdings.

Meanwhile, Stephanie Fitzgerald of Brentwood claimed a top prize of $1,000,000 on the Bonus Word Cashword scratch-off game, and received a lump sum payment of $651,000 after withholdings.

Both tickets were purchased at local retailers, and there are still multiple top prizes remaining on each game. Congratulations to the lucky winners!