sonya sonia manzano who plays maria is leaving the show.that "sesame street" wanted to improve diversity on television. >> they called me to be one of the people to be a role model for the little latino kids watching the show. so in essence i became what i needed to see by being on "sesame street." >> manzano said she may return in a few years for the 50th anniversary of "sesame street." >>> it was a very good day for the 9/11 firefighter who spent time on ground zero after the attacks. >> congratulations carmelo mercado on your $5 million win. >> reporter: a big check presented to retired city firefighter carmelo mercado. >> the 63-year-old grandfather won it on a scratch-off ticket he bought in sunny side queens. >> i said, holy mackerel. that looks like $5 million. i went in shock. >> reporter: you were in shock, but what were you thinking in your heart? >> freedom, financial freedom. >> reporter: he was a first responder on september 11th but said he had to retire three years later. >> the head of the fire department told me he was goin