As seen on December 27, 2024 9:09 pm Mega Millions players hope to cash in on $1.2 billion jackpot The country has lotto fever, with lots of people betting big on Mega Millions as the jackpot soared past the $1 billion mark. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports. Local 2:10 Rookie NYPD officers recall saving choking baby in Brooklyn 2:40 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to make changes to laws to fight subway crime 2:38 Woman charged with murder in the stabbing death of postal worker at Harlem deli 2:22 Man beaten at Jersey City PATH station 2:12 Fate of congestion pricing still up in the air as 11th hour hearing continues