State giving out lottery tickets this week with COVID-19 vaccines

State giving out lottery tickets this week with COVID-19 vaccines

East Farmingdale, NY-  Anyone who gets vaccinated at select state-run vaccination sites in New York this week will receive a lottery scratch ticket with prizes potentially worth millions, as the state tries to boost slowing vaccination rates. The pilot program at 10 state-run sites will offer prizes from $20 up to $5 million and run from Monday, May 24 to Friday, May 28.   Long Island State run mass vaccination sites include, Jones Beach, SUNY Old Westbury and Stony Brook University.  No appointment needed.  Walk-in’s are welcome.

With the AP

 

Photo: Stony Brook Vaccination Center in Stony Brook, NY