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And the winner of this year’s Miss America pageant is…… Miss New York! Nina Duvalari brought the Miss America title to New York beating 53 gorgeous contestants from all around the country and even broke a couple of records! Hit the jump to see photos of the beauty!

Adriela Batista

The alluring Nina Duvalari did not disappoint New York tonight as she brought the Miss America title home during the pageants first appearance back at Atlantic City since almost a decade ago!

“Miss New York Nina Davuluri, 24, from Syracuse, sashayed off with the tiara and the $50,000 scholarship cash. She performed a Bollywood dance for the talent part, answered a question about plastic surgery and hopes to become a doctor, like her father. She once battled bulimia, according to a Syracuse.com July story, and is the first Indian-American to serve as Miss New York and is the first Miss America winner of Indian descent”

“Miss New York Nina Davuluri was asked by Carla Hall about Julie Chen’s decision to have plastic surgery about making her eyes less Asian. “I don’t agree with plastic surgery, however I can understand that from a standpoint. More importantly I’ve always viewed Miss America as the girl next door. And Miss America is always evolving… I wouldn’t want to change someone’s looks.Be confident in who you are.”

The beautiful Miss America sure has a lot to celebrate tonight!

**Check out the pics of the beauty in the gallery above!**

USAToday