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New York Lottery's Yolanda Vega Excited Winning Mega Millions Ticket Was Sold In Empire State

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Lucas Willard
Published November 8, 2014 at 1:05 PM EST
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A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $326 million was sold at a Valero gas station in Middletown, NY this week.

New York Lottery caller Yolanda Vega says after her more than 20 years in the business, it’s always exciting to see a New Yorker win the grand prize.

Vega spoke with WAMC’s Lucas Willard.
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Lucas Willard
Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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