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NYC Prep Paints Sad Picture of City's Excess

Parents, schools angry at 'manipulative' show

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 6, 2009 1:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Post-crash New York City has become a symbol of spiritual emptiness, writes Vanessa Grigoriadis for New York magazine. NYC Prep is the latest reality show to exploit this symbolism, allowing the rest of America to watch Manhattan’s lost souls—this time, teenagers—pursue decadence... Read full story »

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