MAYOR HARP, NHPD, RESIDENTS TO SALUTE, CELEBRATE CITY’S NEW CHIEF OF POLICE
AT CITY HALL CEREMONY MONDAY
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp, members of the New Haven Police Department, police commissioners, other city and state officials, and city residents will be on hand Monday afternoon September 9 for the swearing-in of Chief of Police Otoniel Reyes.
Chief Reyes was born and raised in New Haven, earned a Bachelor’s degree from Albertus Magnus College, and earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of New Haven.
A 19-year veteran of the NHPD, Reyes served as Interim Chief of Police since March.
In June, Mayor Harp appointed Chief Reyes to the position full-time; the New Haven Board of Alders unanimously approved the appointment last week.
Monday’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. in the first floor atrium of City Hall – 165 Church Street – in New Haven.
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His forthcoming Rise To Greatness project is a memoir laden with 17 years of ups and downs, while figuring out his personal endeavors and end goal. The stories contained are candid and do not waver as he portrays the good and bad in life and in business. Touching on pain, and personal tragedy Billionaire Burke has granted an all-access pass into his brand.“I know that I can serve as a role model and show kids that there are other options than the streets. My influence goes beyond the music. I’m giving “game” to these young kids on the project as well.”Born and Raised in East Harlem, Billionaire Burke is a creative individual currently making a name for himself amongst tastemakers and the biggest influencers in the Hip Hop game today. Inspired to do music at the youthful age of 13, Burke was introduced to a variety of genres which included Soul and Jazz as well as others including his beloved Hip Hop genre where he was keen on the craftsmanship of legendary figures such as Biggie Smalls and iconic duo Mobb Deep."Mobb Deep and Biggie for me were the epitome of an ability to capture the essence of the city. The grit, the reality, and everything in between. Their story-telling was incomparable” – adds Burke.His initial foray into the business, was as an executive lending his understanding of the culture of impeccable work ethic to the development of artists. Helping a pool of talent, under his imprint, Burke has become a respected figure in the entertainment industry. In recent times, his creative juices have been flowing which has led him back to the mic coming back to the forefront as the multi-faceted individual that is. Not your average artist, Billionaire Burke's sonic identity is built on a wealth of experience in life, and on both sides of the spectrum musically as mogul and creator.His growing pains are well documented, as Burke has persevered through a life in the streets that has produced the consequence of multiple prison stints. His last trek of 5 years was the absolute turning point where he has taken to shooting his shot at success on a greater level than even before. With the backing of his manager Enrique Colon, and support of his record label team, Billionaire Burke seeks to play his part in the driving force that is Hip Hop all the while presenting as an example of redemption to the young minds who can relate to his out-put. In the future, Burke foresees his imprint as a guiding tool that specializes in artist development, business reconciliation, talent management and a home of record-breaking talent globally.![[Single] Yasmin Ray “Dreams”](https://streetsonpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/dreams.jpg)
Yasmin Ray was born & raised in Vancouver, BC has had stardom in her stars since day one. Growing up, her father was a vocal coach and a praise team leader, which heavily influenced Yasmin early on in life. However, given that she was very shy as a child, it wasn’t until she was in high school that she decided to work towards learning more about herself by tapping into her creative passions & gifts.Completely independent and determined, she traveled to Atlanta to work with top shelf producers to craft her vision. With their guidance and belief in her voice and style, they created her 5 song EP called “Blank Canvas” and “Wishful Thinking” being her first single. As her growth is limitless, Yasmin is determined to make her sound as fresh as the flowers that represent her name.Steadily working on her craft, in alignment to her truth as a woman and an artist, she hopes to inspire and heal others, using her life as a vessel for positive change . Yasmin’s fearless dedication to her vision brought her to Atlanta, Georgia where she recorded her first EP entitled “Blank Canvas”, embarking on her journey as an artist.Now with the release of “Dreams” she has most definitely come into her own, this soft and sweet, soulful track has dep and moving groove, hooks that hold you and a beat that keeps in time with a loving heart. Lyrically strong, it is an emotionally strong piece of work, highlighting her natural talents and musical strengths. Like her name, Yasmin is a “Ray” of light that shines brightly and shows that she has the staying power to make it is a musical genre filled with heavy hitters, she is a fighter and contender for the title, true talent streams from this artist.
