Several Massapequans have padded their wallets recently courtesy of the New York state lottery.
Four area residents have won prizes in recent months accorsing to lottery officials.
The top prize went to Richard Russo, who won $25,000 at the at 27 Hicksville Road in Massapequa last month, playing the "Money in the Bank" scratch-off game.
The Smoke shop als had another winner in June, when Dennis Biccocchi won $10,003 in the June 8 Mega Millions drawing.
Powerball player Nelson Lopez won a $10,000 prize after buying a ticket in Westbury, while Steven Langella of Massapequa Park won $10,000 playing the "$5,000,000 Cash!" scratch off game at on Merrick Road.
