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September 14, 2009 New Yorkerest 1 Comment
September 14, 2009
September 14, 2009

“The Lower River”
by Paul Theroux

People’s choice winner for the issue went to “The Lower River” with honorable mentions going to “Easy Cocktails from the Cursing Mommy” by Ian Frazier and “Zoo York: Times Square vs. the High Line.” by Lauren Collins.

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