Miss Norway Contest Winner Displays Beauty, Poise
Bay Ridge — Who needs Miss America? Bay Ridge has its own tradition of honoring beautiful and intelligent young women!
Lovely Amanda Berntsen was crowned Miss Norway of Greater New York 2012 on Saturday and will be a V.I.P. at the annual 17th of May Parade next month.
She was the winner of the 57th Annual Miss Norway of Greater New York Contest, held at the Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center at 1250 67th St. The panel of judges chose Amanda the best out of a field of 16 contestants. The women were judged not only on their beauty but on their knowledge of Norway and its history.