The evening's Hostess is also Executive Director and CEO of CW Productions and former
Miss Syracuse 1992 and Miss Utica 1994
Courtney Wells


Much thanks go out to the The Contestants, the Judges, Chuck of Merlin Photography (of Syracuse), Buffalo's Club Marcella and you, the Audience - without whom there would be no Pagent...

Thank you all!!!

B.B. James of Syracuse, NY held the title of Miss Gay Empire State in 1995 and we are delighted to have her back as one of the evenings emcees



Our second distinguished emcee recently relocated to Long Island and holds several titles within Central New York including
Miss Heart of New York 1995 -
Rebecca Holden

I am proud to present this years honorable panel of Judges. They came from all corners of New York State and did an exceptional job. They are offered our most heartfelt thanks...





Miss Gay Empire State 1996 - Armani - A Regal member of the art who was a pleasure to work with over the past year. We thank her for her professionalism and wish her the best in her future endeavors...

Contestant #1, Amber Wave - asserertive and jovial, Amber's goal in life is to become the first Female Impersonator to set a pump on the moon.

On the left, Amber struts her stuff for the Metropolitain Clubwear Category. On the Right; Eveningwear.

Contestant #2, Chrystal - Tarot Card Reading, Star Gazing and Dancing top her list of hobbies. It was clear by her Talent number that she is a Fitness Instructor by trade...

On the left, A seductive glance back at the Judges during the Eveningwear Category. On the Right, Metropolitain Clubwear.

Chrystal placed 1st Alternate in this years Pagent.

Contestant #3, Brittany St. John
- DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA.
An intense performance on the Left as Brittany belts out Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard for her Talent number. On the Right, absolute elegance during the Eveningwear Competion.

Contestant #4, Miss Understood , with an impeccable likeness to Barbra Striesand ignited Club Marcella with a medley of (Barbra's) best...

On the left, Miss understood cooly breezes through her Onstage Question. On the Right, her Psychedelic Swimsuit during Metropolitain Clubwear.

We Proudly presented Miss Understood with the title of
Miss Gay Empire State New York 1997

Contestant #5, Dominique Goodhead - Gay Outreach Coordinator. Founder of the Gay & Lesbian Outreach & AIDS Program for the Southern Tier of New York. We are proud to have her as a part of our community.

On the left, Dominique marches out onstage to introduce herself. On the Right she has some fun with the audience during Metropolitain Clubwear.