Lottery win opens doors for N.Y. doorman

Comment #24

hearsetrax — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:44:48 GMT

Welcome to LP : wishinona$1

if hes smart

he'll leave nothing more then a $1 in one's mail box and a include a smallish prayer for thar rotten souls

Comment #23

wishinona$1 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:52:42 GMT

hey it's a job at least he wasn't living off the goverment this man is a neighbor of mine i see him going to and from work every day, I am very happy for him he seems like a very nice person , just hope he does the right thing by his neighbors maybe a nice early xmas gift in each mail box on his block??? im sure he knows what goes around comes around becareful richie does spend it all in one place lol

Comment #22

Uff Da! — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:18:13 GMT

This applies to Washington State, not to Florida, but here is the reply I received from our lottery office when I made an inquiry last summer:

We make several payments entities to other than a natural person. Any person(s) claiming a prize agrees to abide by all laws, rules, and regulations associated with lottery prize claims. The winner's name, city, and prize amount are subject to public disclosure laws. The only option to remain anonymous would be by court order. I hope this clarifies mat... [ More ]

Comment #21

justxploring — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:35:58 GMT

myturn writes: Maybe not, but if you have a good lawyer who can make a case that anonymity is important for your safety and security, they may see things differently. It is only if winners continue to seek anonymity, that lotteries will come around.

IMHO, this is really silly. I alway wonder why this is such a big issue on the board. Of course, I'd rather claim my money anonymously, but why would I fight the system? After all, it's a voluntary game and the rules are very clear. Todd pos... [ More ]

Comment #20

justxploring — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:23:54 GMT

You can't claim any lottery prize anonymously in Florida. I know a lot of people here talk about Trusts, but they can cost more than they're worth. Usually a trust is created to protect your beneficiaries if you die, pay for final expenses, etc. I suppose a good lawyer could find ways to hide money from creditors should you ever get into trouble or be sued, but usually that's for people who use their wealth for business purposes, not personal fun. (We're always hearing about civil suits against... [ More ]

Comment #19

GamerMom — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:31:37 GMT

Step2

Think about what you want to do with the money once you receive it. You can daydream about the things you want to buy or think about its practical uses.

done already LOL

that's a very good list. Does anybody know if FLorida allows you to use a blind trust

Comment #18

DC81 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:55:39 GMT

Nah, then they just wouldn't give you the money since your ticket is a contract and when you buy it you're agreeing to the state's terms and that includes how you can or cannot claim the prize. Luckily I think Michigan allows you to claim anonymusly on the state owned lotteries but not Mega Millions but I don't think there's any rules about claiming as a trust to where your name wouldn't be released. People who have won the MM here don't apparently even consider doing that but Ohio winners seem... [ More ]

Comment #17

myturn — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:23:48 GMT

Maybe not, but if you have a good lawyer who can make a case that anonymity is important for your safety and security, they may see things differently. It is only if winners continue to seek anonymity, that lotteries will come around.

Comment #16

ThatScaryChick — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:25:48 GMT

He should have claimed his prize via a blind trust, and kept his mouth shut!

Not every state allows people to claim lottery winnings using a trust.

Comment #15

myturn — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:37:16 GMT

He should have claimed his prize via a blind trust, and kept his mouth shut!

How to Claim Lottery Winnings

Step1

Stay silent for a few days. After the lottery drawing, keep your winning ticket a secret from even your closest loved ones. Before you claim your lottery winnings, act as if nothing had happened so nobody learns your secret.

Step2

Think about what you want to do with the money once you receive it. You can daydream about the things you want to buy or think about

Comment #14

jackpotismine — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:55:11 GMT

My brother is a doorman. Let me tell you, it's hard to get in . The union is 32B J. They pay very well. The doorman just doesn't opens doors but also acts as a security guard, mail man, helper, etc. The job is not hard but you have to know how to kiss ass if you know what I mean. Especially if you work in one of those Park Ave or Fifth Ave building where everyone is fifthy rich.

Comment #13

jackpotismine — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:49:27 GMT

I see trouble ahead for this guy. Just the things he said will attract the worst kind of people. When will people learn.

Comment #12

justxploring — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:29:39 GMT

he'll take any women that'll have his stinking self -- and i say that in the most respectable tone for sanitation engineers

Sandra, that quote was from the above article about the NY Doorman. The sanitation engineer (I like the job title) I mentioned had a lot of respect for women. He was so shy he couldn't talk to me without turning red.

Ambelama says: I like blonde or bruenette and the color has to be natural.

Well then, you wouldn't like me. I was thinking of coloring my hair a de... [ More ]

Comment #11

ambelamba — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:02:36 GMT

Man that sounds awful.

If I were in his shoes I would say... Oh well, I hope I can move to the upstate New York and meet a nice girl. I really want to settle down. I like blonde or bruenette and the color has to be natural. I hate playing around. I hate being a bachelor. I just want to settle down and start a family.

Comment #10

Sandra Dee — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:37:03 GMT

well, i'd tell him to go with the Irish chic - you know, they have the whole 'luck of the irish' thing on their side! but it sounds like basically he'll take any women that'll have his stinking self -- and i say that in the most respectable tone for sanitation engineers

Comment #9

DC81 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:23:02 GMT

That'll be an expensive hobby... Even more now that he's getting a little extra money, not to mention dangerous..

Comment #8

justxploring — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:03:59 GMT

One of my former neighbors who had a degree in history worked as a driver for Waste Management. I found out later he had a substance abuse problem. He was also very, very shy so maybe he couldn't teach or work around other people. Anyway, he worked a lot of overtime and often cleared more than $1,000 a week, although he got up at 4am and looked completely exhausted when he got home. Tim Russert said in an interview that working at that job one summer is what reminded him to stay in college and b... [ More ]

Comment #7

GamerMom — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:36:09 GMT

holy god i'm in the wrong field then! but then again I do work from home and live where rent is dirt cheap

Comment #6

justxploring — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:34:14 GMT

Edit: I began composing this before the above comments were posted.

I think you are missing my point. (I didn't call you ignorant BTW.) First of all, there are a lot of service positions that pay very well if you are good at your job. In places like Vegas, being a doorman or valet is a coveted position, although I haven't been there in decades. Second, some people who have lots of education decide they don't like doing this or that and find peace at other jobs. Third, times are tough and ther... [ More ]

Comment #5

Sandra Dee — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:31:02 GMT

good for him i hope that he stays within the neighborhood - as for the education factor, HA i know many a doorman with post grad education [from other countries, can't get into their respective fields because of green card issues] .. and most, with tips included can definately rate in $70K + .... off subject, but to have a GREAT doorman .. PRICELESS

Comment #4

rcbbuckeye — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:19:17 GMT

The owners of the apartment pay him, private enterprise. Teachers are paid from school bonds and tax dollars. People hate paying more taxes. Right, wrong, or indifferent, it is what it is. BTW, my mother was a teacher, never graduated from high school, went to college in her 40's grad with a masters in 3 years.

Comment #3

GamerMom — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:17:12 GMT

am I missing something? what are the requirements for a position as a doorman? I don't live in NYC so maybe i'm just ignorant as to what they do? I assumed they were more or less fancy door bodyguards, controlling who comes into the building. I'm actually surprised they still have those with the advent of modern electronic doorlocks and such.

Comment #2

justxploring — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:12:43 GMT

What makes you think a doorman doesn't have a college education

Comment #1

GamerMom — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:04:49 GMT

you are KIDDING ...why in the world does a doorman make that much money(40k a year plus tips)?? Teachers (i.e. people with college educations) don't even make that much. this country is insane.

Lottery win opens doors for N.Y. doorman

Lottery Post — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:48:47 GMT

A beloved Park Avenue doorman who won $5 million in the state lottery wants to move on up and into the elegant, pre-war building where he works.

That way, I'll have the doorman open the door for me, says Richie Randazzo, 44, a bachelor who lives in a two-story home in Brooklyn.

But the lucky winner will have to wait because the only apartment for sale in the building at 1021 Park Ave. at East 85th Street is out of his range.So for now, Randazzo, who plans to continue working, will be a... [ More ]