Miss New York USA Competition

84 Women Compete Across Three Judging Categories

Each of the 84 contestants will go through three rounds of competition. Those rounds are interview, swimsuit, and evening gown. Judges will score each woman on character, poise, confidence, and personality, according to Record Online.

The interview round is especially important. It gives judges a direct look at who each contestant is beyond her appearance. Poise and confidence play a big role in how women are scored across all three rounds.

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A Former Title-Holder Returns to Host the Stage

Hannah Lopa will host this year's pageant. She knows the competition well — she won the Miss New York USA title back in 2017. Her return to the stage adds a familiar face for contestants and fans alike, according to Ithaca Journal.

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New York's Winner Heads to the Miss USA National Stage

Winning Miss New York USA is more than a state title. The winner earns the right to represent New York at the Miss USA national pageant. That competition puts her against title-holders from all 50 states, according to The Times Herald.

Miss USA is one of the most watched beauty pageants in the country. A strong showing in New York could put a contestant on a national stage with millions of viewers.

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