Katniss Everdeen approached the streets, bubbling over in excitement over the announcement she was about to make. A stack of flyers clutched tightly in her right hand, she made her way over to where a group of men and women- clear members of This Thing- stood. Handing out the flyers she cleared her throat and began to speak at a loud volume, drawing in curious glances and the attention of those passing by.

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages! Come one, come all, you won't want to miss what I am about to say!"

As people aligned themselves in a semi-circle around her, pressing in closer to hear, she turned to a young man standing beside her. Passing the stack of paperwork over to him she smiled.

"Be a dear and pass those out? Thank you kindly. Ladies and gentlemen, what an eventful weekend we have experienced thus far! And just when you think the fun is over, we pull you right back in for more. The City that Never Sleeps is overjoyed to announce that today we are going to pull out all the stops for our Godfather, SammyGarcini, and his one year anniversary from when he began his journey in This Thing of Ours. Though a few days late, it is still an accomplishment worth recognizing and celebrating- one we hope you will all join us for!"

With an even larger smile she continued, gesturing at the flyers that many of the crowd now held.

"It is New York's honor, and utter pleasure, to invite you and your associates to celebrate this joyous occasion with us! From now, 6:00 February 19th to 6:00 February 20th, we will be partying hard in the Big Apple! We have many activities planned around and in the six crime cities, and would be honored if you would all join us! And, as if that isn't enough, of course we're offering cash incentives for participating. I urge you all to look at your flyers and plan your days accordingly!"

New York Jail Cleaning Initiative
Today New York seems to have a lot of people sitting in it's jail for some reason. All day long we welcome you to join us in the Big Apple and help with our 'jail cleaning initiative'. We especially would love to see you during the hours of 16:00 to 21:00, when we will be going out of our freaking minds and rewarding random people with cash prizes. That's right! Every hour on the hour (16:00, 17:00, etc. up to 21:00), if you are actively helping clear jails in New York, you will be entered into a cash prize drawing! Every hour two people will win $500K, just for being active in New York! You must be active at least 5 minutes prior to each drawing. Announcements as to who winners are will be updated in this poster as the day goes on. Random money for the win! Drug prices for New York will be updated on this poster for your best money making opportunities!

Sammy's Favorite Job
Sammy has been caught doing some terrible things in his time, but there's one story that everyone can't seem to get straight- the time he did that one truck heist. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tell a story about how YOU think Sammy's latest truck heist went. But hold on right there! When you tell this story, you must include these five elements: Cpt-Harris, Deadpool, a pair of boxers, a guitar, and of course, SammyGarcini himself. Make it serious, make it humorous, but tell us how YOU think the heist went down! All entries must be told in mobmail or back-alley, before 6:00 February 20th to be counted for judging. The top three entries will be rewarded as follows: $3 million for the best story, $1.5 million for second place, and third place will get you $750K. (One entry per person. Length does not matter, content does. Remember to send a copy via mobmail to Katniss with the subject title "Sammy's Job".) Your winning story could make an appearance in an upcoming issue of Tea Time! Tons of money for a story? Easy peasy!

Sammy, Oh Sammy
Here in New York we can't get enough of SammyGarcini. So much so, that we're hoping that we can depend on YOUR help in assisting us with writing a ballad about our dear Godfather. Write his theme song, if you will, and be as creative as possible. There are no length requirements (or restrictions), only content will be graded. When you are done writing your song, please mobmail your entry (or entries- no limit on this one!) to Katniss with the subject "Ballad". All entries must be received by 6:00 February 20th to be counted for judging. The best five entries will receive $400K each for their time and effort. Get out that pen and paper and start writing!

Katniss is an Idiot
For some reason planning Sammy's late night HQ party fell onto Katniss' shoulders. And if you know Katniss, she's not exactly the most organized person in the world. Turns out, she forgot to grab 22 items for the fiesta, and has quickly put out the word that she needs them asap. Thankfully, 22 members of the New York Crime Syndicate have offered to pick up her slack. Your job, if you want cash that is, is to find these 22 items, located on the person (tattoo) , and compile the list of names for Katniss.
The items are: Acid, liquor, cheddar, water, cape, explosions, Bitches n' Hoes, money clip, jelly, Viagra, bacon, leather, Cortexiphan, tea, Devil, alcohol, cake, fruit basket, microwave, costume, a printing press, and a dish best served cold.
Once you have these 22 names, send them to Katniss in a mobmail titled "You Idiot". These entries must be sent in before 6:00 February 20th to be judged. The first 5 people to send in the full list of names correctly will get $1 million each; the next five people to send in correctly will get $750K each; the next five will get $500K each; and, if you manage to complete the list but aren't that quick, you'll still be rewarded with $200K for your troubles.
HELP KATNISS!

Delaware City Party Crashers
Yep, those Delaware City bastards are jealous that they didn't get a one year celebration, and rumor is that they'll be back- AGAIN- to try and crash the party. Take them out and don't let them ruin our fun!

Before she departs she takes one last glance at the crowd.

"Thank you all in advance for what should be a completely fun day! A special thanks to Cpt-Harris, WildTurkey, Creep and Lynch for their assistance in planning and execution of today's event. And, to our Godfather: Sammy, what can we say? From humble beginnings to the amazing syndicate you have built around you now, you have definitely worked your ass off for the last year. Here is to many more benchmark achievements. New York and I couldn't be happier to stand by your side every day. Congratulations, Boss!"

I have to say, I can not imagine working under a better Godfather, or for a better city.

I hope you have a good birthday, and an even better year to follow!

Toby raises his glass and cheers his Godfather.

Genesis- approaches the huge gathering in the Big Apple to congragulate his good friend. He makes his way through the roaring crowd and steps up to the podium and he clears his throat.

Sammy, first and foremost, congrats old friend. To see someone I've known for so long finally reach the ranks of Godfather of New York, to approaching his one year anniversary being this thing of ours, it is a great thing to see. You have done a great duty serving as head of this great city, so here's to making it to another year!

Genesis- grabs a glass and raises it to Sammy, nods and leaves the podium, reaching for a cigarette.

Happy Birthday Godfather!!

AntoniaCastella raises her glass and yells cheers for Godfather SammyGarcini.

Capo di tutti i capi

Congratulations on your one year in this thing of our!

Im proud to be member of the city of New York and work for you.

Soprano sets a box of the finest cigars on the table for SammyGarcini since he is to busy nog to accept them.

Happy 1 year :)

For clarification on the "Katniss is an Idiot" contest, since, you know, I am an idiot, you are looking for the item to be contained within the person's tattoo ((OOC: no easy way to say this in character: in their profile quote)). If you need any further clarification feel free to drop me a mail!

Thank you again, jails are now being thrown in New York! Come and join us!

My dearest Sammy. Happy birthday my friend. You and I, we have been friends a very long time through generations. In this chaper, it was a long time ago that you and I met in the New York underworld. The story of your survival and triumph is truly one of those great American Mafia tales that all wish were about themselves. It has taken us a long while, but look where we are at now my Godfather. Very few ever thought that New York would ever bounce back in wake of the devastating wars and pain that began your reign. It can be said that only through the tireless work of many that we stand as mighty and proud as we do today. It is through the dedication of our Godfather that we stand tall. We owe it to you SammyGarcini. Without you we would have all been lost long ago. You have stood as a constant rock on our island in the east. Through your vision New York has been worked back into greatness. Every New Yorker owes you their life in some fashion or another, and we would proudly lay down our lives to continue yours.

Love,

WT

Sammy,

You brought me to NY when I was lost on where to go and you showed me the way and gave me a chance in your city, you have been there for me since day one and gave me your last spot in the crew. Since that day I have busted my ass to someday say that I did my best for you and our city. Now we are looking at the one year celebrating your birth and I cannot think of anyone more deserving. I wish you a happy one year my friend and know that we will make the best of it from here to make it a second year.

Sammy, you are a great man and a great leader. You are someone who definitely deserves to get to be one year old. Congratulations on this great achievement, now lets make sure that you make it through your second year!

I've just decided I'm insane. All prizes listed will be tripled. I like giving away money. Let's do this shit!

big cheers to godfather Garcini,

let's keep up the good work.

Sir Sammy Sammy Sammy...

It is an honor for me to work for you here in the City of New York.

As a great leader, you deserve this birthday blast! 

Clary raise her glass of champagne. Cheers for more years for our GodFather Sammy and the city of New York!

Come one, come all! The big, prize giving part of our New York Jail Cleaning Initiative is about to begin! We will be throwing jails hardcore for the next five hours, and giving away prizes! Just a reminder to all those who didn't see, prizes have been TRIPLED! You must be active at least 5 minutes prior to each drawing (taking place on the hour) to be entered. Come jail and be entered to win $1.5 million for doing absolutely nothing!

...We reward hard work here in New York, obviously. Katniss winks.

The first drawing will start to take place in less than ten minutes! Hurry, hurry, hurry!

I'm almost exhausted with all the recent festivities we've had, I think we are all going to be faced with a very similar feeling to Christmas soon; After all the fun and frolicing we've had of late, its going to be odd not celebrating someones birthday. I don't mean that to devalue the occassion, in fact its quite the opposite, its staggering that we've been able to celebrate such a great achievement so many times in such a small space of time, but I do worry that such a recent elevation of fun will mean that in the following weeks boredom could be more present than ever before.

That said, I raise my glass in both thanks and congrats to Sammy, the peace sustained in recent times its largely due to the great relationships that have been maintained by the current leadership, you deserve these celebrations as someone that has been a major part in that peace.

Happy Birthday Sammy!

Awesome news! Congrats to you Godfather Garcini!

A well earned high acheviment for our city New York. 

Happy Birthday! Sammy.

Alright ladies and gentlemen! The first batch of names for the 16:00 drawing have been selected! We will not be revealing any winners until the end, but make sure you stay in New York, active and working hard (or enjoying our jails!) so you will be entered to win! You must be active five minutes in New York before each drawing- so remember to get your booty shaking around 16:55! Thanks!

Sammy, it's been a pleasure working with you and I'm sure there's many more great things to come under your leadership. I just don't know where NY would be without you man. I hope to be standing here again next year wishing you another anniversary!

Happy One-Year Anniversary Sammy!

Godfather Garcini, congratulations on this milestone. You definitely deserve to be where you are. Here's to a long life and more celebrations to come!

What an honor it has been to watch as my father worked for you and then become part of the family myself.  May you have many more celebrations just like this one!!

Danny lights his cigar, lifts his glass and toasts the greatest godfather in this entire thing of ours.