$50k Powerball Ticket Sold at Elmira Convenience Store

Ayra Foods & Beverages Inc. sold the third-prize-winning ticket for the February 21 drawing.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The New York Lottery announced that a $50,000 Powerball third-prize-winning ticket was sold at the Ayra Foods & Beverages Inc. convenience store in Elmira, New York. In addition, another $50,000 winning ticket was sold at the Nor-Cross Service Station in Whitestone.

Why it matters

Winning a Powerball prize, even at the third-prize level, is an exciting event for any community. This highlights the potential for life-changing windfalls from lottery games and the role that local businesses play in facilitating these wins.

The details

The winning Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of 1 to 69, with the red Powerball drawn from a separate field of 1 to 26. The Powerball drawing is televised on WETM-TV every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

  • The winning ticket was sold on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The New York Lottery announced the win on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Ayra Foods & Beverages Inc.

A convenience store located at 502 Broadway Street in Elmira, New York that sold the $50,000 Powerball third-prize winning ticket.

Nor-Cross Service Station Inc.

A business located at 17-55 Francis Lewis Blvd in Whitestone, New York that also sold a $50,000 Powerball third-prize winning ticket.

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What’s next

The New York Lottery will work with the winner to claim the $50,000 prize.

The takeaway

This Powerball win highlights the excitement and potential life-changing impact that lottery games can have on local communities, with area businesses playing a key role in facilitating these wins.