By 5 Towns Central Staff

MONSEY, N.Y. (July 2, 2026) — A frum Monsey resident has claimed the top prize in the New York Lottery’s popular “Set for Life” scratch-off game after purchasing the winning ticket in Spring Valley.

Henya Fried won the game’s grand prize, giving her the option of receiving $5,000 per week for life or taking a one-time lump-sum payment of approximately $3.46 million before taxes.

According to New York State Lottery rules, the annuity option guarantees payments of $260,000 annually for the first 20 years. If the winner is still living after that period (IY”H), the weekly payments continue for the remainder of their lifetime.

Fried’s husband, Meir Fried, is well known in the Monsey community for his acts of chesed and serves as a customer service manager at Rockland Kosher Supermarket.

The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer in Spring Valley. Henya chose the $5k/week option. We wish her and the extended family endless Beracha!

The “Set for Life” game remains one of the Lottery’s most popular scratch-off tickets, offering winners the rare choice between a lifetime income stream and a substantial lump-sum payout.