First Runner-Up
Alyse Zwick,
Miss Long Island
Alyse Zwick, Miss Long Island, is a 22 year old Junior at the City University of New York School of Professional Studies pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Culture who currently works as a professional model, actress and licensed real estate salesperson with Vipler Realty.  Her platform is 'Honoring our War Heroes: Keeping Their History Alive For Our Youth'.  Alyse received a $3,000 scholarship to the college of her choice.


 
Second Runner-Up
Theresa Tokarowkski
Miss Jubilee 
Theresa Tokarowski, Miss Jubilee, is a 24 year old Graduate of the Manhattan School of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Vocal Performance who currently works as a Theatre Director and Assistant to a luxury handbag and jewelry designer.  Her platform is 'Girls on the Run'.  Theresa plans to pursue a Master's/Doctoral Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Business.  She received a $2,000 scholarship to the college of her choice, as well as a $500 Miss New York Community Service Award and a $250 Preliminary Talent Award.  In addition, Theresa was honored by the Miss America Organization who presented her with the 'Miss Miracle Maker' Award for raising $1,188 for the Children's Miracle Network.

 
Third Runner-Up
LaMonica Falkquay
Miss Southern New York
LaMonica Falkquay, Miss Southern New York, is a 24 year old Graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and Spanish who currently works as an Assistant Account Executive in Advertising.  Her platform is 'Empowering Youth with a Vision'.  LaMonica plans to pursue a Master's of Business Administration.  She received a $1,500 scholarship to the college of her choice.
 
Fourth Runner-Up
Kathleen Martin
Miss Greater Rochester
Fourth Runner-Up, Kathleen Martin, Miss Greater Rochester, is a 21 year old Senior pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts as a musical theatre major at New York University Tisch School of the Arts. She currently works as a NYU Wagner Research Center for Leadership in Action administrative assistant. Her platform is 'Inspiring Youth Minds Through the Performing Arts'. Kathleen received a $1,000 scholarship to the college of her choice as well as a $250 Preliminary Talent Award.

Alexandra Mazzucchelli, 16, of Great Kills, Staten Island was crowned Miss New York’s Outstanding Teen 2008 at the conclusion of the state pageant held in Utica, New York on June 1.  Miss Mazzucchelli wowed the judges with her classical vocal rendition of “Tonight” from the musical ‘West Side Story.’  Alexandra will represent the Empire State in the national Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition in Orlando, Florida August 12-16 where she will compete for a $30,000 college scholarship and other awards!  Congratulations to Alexandra, the new Miss New York’s Outstanding Teen!

Would you like to be the next Miss New York’s Outstanding Teen and represent our state in the national Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition in Orlando, Florida?  For more information about Miss New York’s Outstanding Teen Competition, email Sec@missnyorg.com

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BREAKING NEWS — OPEN CALL FOR NEW LOCAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS!

The Miss New York Organization is looking for people interested in becoming an Executive Director or committee member for new local organizations.  As you know, the Miss New York Organization is always looking to provide as many scholarship opportunities as possible to the young women who live, work and go to school in New York State.  Help the young women out in your area by becoming a new local Executive Director or local committee member today.  This year, we have received a large amount of emails and phone calls from contestants all over New York State inquiring about local pageant opportunities.  The more girls that we can provide scholarships to and a chance at the Miss New York crown, the more girls that can fulfill their educational dreams.  Help their dreams come true today by contacting Paul Brown at ED@missnyorg.com.