Boston Scenes 01/15/15

Boston Police Superintendent William Gross, Robert A. Lewis and Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins enjoy a moment during the “Hoopz Excellence“ 10th Anniversary Boston “FLASH” memorial basketball tournament, organized by Lewis’ organization, the Hoopz Excellence Youth Mentoring Program.

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren administers the oath of office to Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins. Tompkins’ wife, Suzanne (center), also attended the ceremony.

Daniel Beaty, playwright of Breath and Imagination and Danielle Lagross George, Poet Laureate of Boston. Beaty’s play, which chronicles the life of Roland Hayes, will be staged at Emerson’s Paramount Theatre from Jan. 27th to Feb. 8.