Miss New York was officially upgraded to Miss America 2026 Sept. 7 at the Orlando, Fla., ceremony, becoming the eighth person from The Empire State to wear the crown in the competition’s 104-year ...

It’s clear that access to lifesaving vaccines, from COVID-19 boosters to measles inoculations, will depend on where you live in America. You can thank Republicans for that. It’s clear that access to ...

The Miss America pageant will take place in Orlando on Sunday. More than 50 women from across America will make their cases for the crown. This year's contestants include a ballerina, a third-grade ...

Miss America hopeful Sophia Parker wants everyone to have "a seat at the table" – regardless of their political affiliation. Miss Vermont, a 27-year-old Army National Guard sergeant, will compete in ...

In a powerful address at the Museum of the Bible, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the enduring role of faith in America’s identity, highlighted his Administration’s unwavering defense of ...

Miss America has officially taken a bite of the “Big Apple.” Cassandra “Cassie” Donegan, a New York transplant, became the 98th woman to earn the title of Miss America and the 8th Miss New York to ...

Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan knows true beauty is not skin-deep. That's why the 28-year-old is brushing off online criticism over her makeup at the latest national pageant, during which she ...

What does it mean to be a “best restaurant”? And what to make of a list as wide-ranging as this one? Can a storefront barbecue spot in Kansas specializing in turkey legs sit next to a tiny jewel box ...

Miss New York has been crowned Miss America 2026! Cassie Donegan has claimed victory after two nights of intense competition against dazzling contenders from all 50 states, as well as the District of ...

The 27-year-old contestant previously won the state title in New York Zoey Lyttle is a Society & Culture Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She covers influencers and viral, trending content across society ...

Cassandra "Cassie" Donegan of New York was crowned Miss America 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The winner of Miss America receives a $50,000 cash scholarship and serves as a global ambassador. A new "Miss ...

Cassie Donegan, Miss New York 2025, was crowned Miss America 2026 on Sunday night at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida. Donegan is an actress and singer, as well as the chief operations ...