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What's the fastest way to $ 688 million? Take the A train.
One of two tickets that hit the numbers in Saturday's massive powerball lottery was sold at a deli in Harlem – and the manager thinks the mysterious lucky winner is one of his regulars.
"We always have the same customers," said Carlos Diaz, 52, of the West Harlem Deli on Fifth Avenue near West 126th Street. "We do not really get new traffic."
Diaz, who was elated the deli sold the ticket, said it's good news for all of Harlem.
"I'm happy for the community, for the guy who won," he said. "For the store, too, because you know, it puts you on the spot. In the spotlight. "
While one ticket was sold in America, the second with the winning numbers – 8, 12, 13, 19 and 27 and Powerball 4 – was sold at Redfield, 800 population.
As in Harlem, it was unknown who bought the ticket.
José Espinosa, 41, owns the Harlem deli with his father and told The Associated Press that he knows he sold the lucky ticket because "I'm always here. I live here. "
One local resident suggests the winner should take care of the pastures.
"Whoever it is just got their family out of Harlem and a big-ass house," Michael Williams, 57, said.
Others hoped the winner would return to the community.
"I hope it went to a person with a humble heart," said neighborhood resident Angel Rivera, 49. "Just do this and give back to this beautiful city."
Another neighbor, Maria Lopez, added to the lucky ticket-holder, "I'm happy for them. This area, too. I would not mind some money thrown my way. "
If the two winners go with the lump sum payment, they will get $ 198.1 million each. Going on the road annuity, they'll each get $ 343.9 million apiece over 29 years.
That's before the feds. 24 percent right off the top for taxes, of course.
"You see how many people go in there and buy a ticket?" Charles Jenkins, 40 of Harlem, said.
"This guy brings some bodyguards when he claims that ticket!"
$ 1,537 trillion Mega Millions jackpot, the second-largest in lotto history.
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