The winning New York Numbers numbers for August 31, 1997 were: evening 0-0-3.
Sum is the digits added together (5+5+0 = 10). Root sum keeps adding until one digit is left (10 → 1+0 = 1) — many regular players track it in their notebooks. Odd/Even marks each digit O or E (5-5-0 = OOE). High/Low marks 0–4 as L and 5–9 as H (5-5-0 = HHL).
| Date | Draw | Numbers | Sum | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1997 | Evening | 0-0-3 | 3 | 3 |
| Aug 30, 1997 | Evening | 5-9-6 | 20 | 2 |
| Aug 29, 1997 | Evening | 2-3-2 | 7 | 7 |
| Aug 28, 1997 | Evening | 2-2-8 | 12 | 3 |
| Aug 27, 1997 | Evening | 6-1-3 | 10 | 1 |
| Aug 26, 1997 | Evening | 8-0-7 | 15 | 6 |
| Aug 25, 1997 | Evening | 2-0-1 | 3 | 3 |