York in Film and Television
- The front of the school was featured in the film "Elf" starring Will Ferrell.
- The school and several of its students were featured in the series Ice-T's Rap School, a 6-part reality show aired on VH1 in 2006 where the rapper introduced eight of York Prep's students to rap and rap culture.
- York Prep is mentioned in Season 1 Episode 3 of ABC's Castle "Hedge Fund Homeboys". York Prep students are referred to as "Yorkies" and mentioned as wearing uniforms.
- The Wall Street Journal highlighted the honeybees on York Prep's rooftop.
- The Daily News (New York) featured beekeeping at York Prep.
- NY1's report focused on York Prep's beekeeping activities.
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