New York's 'Vax and Scratch' program will be extended at 10 state-run vaccination sites into this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday.

Those 18 years and older can get a free $20 lottery scratch-off ticket at the 10 sites across New York. The jackpot is $5 million.

"A robust vaccination program is a vital cornerstone of New York's efforts to rebuild our economy, and the state is implementing creative strategies to convince residents and families to get vaccinated for COVID-19," Cuomo said in a statement. "This potential $5 million grand prize for getting vaccinated is the latest salvo in our campaign to convince New Yorkers to take the shot, and we're extending it to give even more people a chance at a winning ticket."

The sites are taking walk-ins and appointments.

The following sites taking part in the program next week:

  • Queensbury Aviation Mall Sears - 578 Aviation Road, Queensbury
  • Rochester Dome Arena - 2695 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta
  • Jones Beach Field 3 - 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
  • Suffolk CCC - Brentwood, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood
  • SUNY Orange - 9 East Conkling Avenue, Middletown
  • Ulster Fairgrounds - 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz
  • SUNY Oneonta - 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta
  • Bay Eden Senior Center - 1220 East 229th Street, Bronx
  • SUNY Potsdam - 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam
  • University at Buffalo South Campus - 3435 Main Street, Buffalo

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Adam Penale is a Niagara University graduate who has written for the Buffalo Bisons and the Niagara Gazette. He joined Spectrum News in 2020.