gun violence

A documentary on the impact of gun violence on Berkshire County youth is being screened in Adams, Massachusetts this weekend.

The Opening Night Screening of this year’s Berkshire International Film Festival is “A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole.” The documentary will show at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts at 7pm on May 29.Global fashion designer and social activist Kenneth Cole has put ’cause’ before ‘commerce’ for 40 years. His commitment to HIV AIDS, homelessness, LGBTQIA+ rights, social justice and mental health has built coalitions and inspired action for good.Designer and activist Kenneth Cole and Emmy and Tony Award-winning director Dori Berinstein will be at The Mahaiwe for a Q&A following the film with BIFF Board Member Mary Mott.

An Albany bar has been shuttered after a shooting over the weekend.

Albany has seen an increase in shootings, but officials say the city is committed to reducing gun violence.

On Thursday evening President Biden signed executive orders to address gun violence across the country. While the Democrat says the moves are significant, many are unaware new actions are being taken.

A forum in Springfield, Massachusetts meant to highlight new, state gun reforms shifted to the concerns of those affected by gun violence – and what they and local officials want to see addressed.

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Albany.

Last month a murder suicide by gunfire occurred in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, a suburb of the city of Springfield in the Western part of the state.

Amid a week of deadly shootings in the region, advocates and local leaders in the Pioneer Valley have been gathering to call for an end to gun violence – whether it’s part of a national push or local change.

Overall crime is down across the city of Albany, according to Police Chief Eric Hawkins.