Letter from the Publisher

Today we are launching the beta version of The Gothamist Forum, a bulletin board for the site. If the forum catches on, it will become a permanent feature of the site- until then, you can find a link to it in the center column, right under the interview box. Register for the forum today! What should the forum be used for? Posting comments unrelated to the main posts on Gothamist or the Gothamist Interview, and posting stories or announcements or events. If you feel like being a moderator on the board, or being one of the anchor posters on the board, please email Jake and he'll get you set up right.

Other Gothamist related announcements:
1. We're looking for new editors, especially people that have an interest in food, advice columns, or New York City weather. That's right, weather. Email Jake if you are interested.
2. The blue Gothamist T-Shirts are selling briskly at Tiny Factory. Order one today!
3. Gothamist Happy Hour #3 will be scheduled soon. If you want to go out drinking this week, the New York City Photobloggers are planning to go out after the Apple Store Event this Thursday.