[NEW YORK, NY] September 11, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, served as a reader at the annual Calling of the Names Ceremony at Saint Paul’s Chapel in Lower Manhattan, a solemn event honoring those who contributed to the 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Effort.
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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 earn the crown on Sunday, Sept. 7, following two nights of preliminary competition, including a talent portion.
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[ORLANDO, FL] September 10, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, had the enchanting opportunity to attend Disney on Broadway’s Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City and experience the magic behind the scenes
The Miss America 2026 competition takes place Sunday, Sept. 7, at The Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Fla., where the reigning Miss America Abbie Stockard will crown her successor.
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Cassie Donegan has a new crown.
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Miss America has crowned its new winner!
On Sunday, Sept. 7, the storied organization hosted its national pageant at Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Fla., and crowned Cassie Donegan, 27, who represented New York after winning the state pageant this past July. In addition to the crown, sash and title, she will claim a $50,000 tuition scholarship as part of her victory prize.
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