New York is one of the most successful states at Miss USA, and is ranked third in terms of number and value of placement across all years of competition. New York's strongest run was an unbroken string of placements from 1957 to 1966. New York also had a streak of 3 consecutive 1st runner-up placements from 1972 to 1974.
The state of New York has had considerable success in the Miss USA pageant, ranking third overall in terms of both the number and value of its placements throughout the competition's history. A notable highlight for New York was a streak of consecutive placements from 1957 to 1966, followed by another impressive run where it secured three consecutive first runner-up positions between 1972 and 1974.