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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.

Several residents of Troy are voicing their concern about two local non-profits’ work to support those in need — saying the services are linked to public safety challenges.

A resolution that would allow Burlington, Vermont city councilors the ability to access city programs, especially a city-operated emergency shelter, was the most controversial item on the council agenda this week.

A new report from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli finds homelessness has grown sharply in New York. Several of Albany's mayoral candidates say they have plans to address the problem.

Officials in New York’s North Country are reporting an increase in homelessness at the same time the state comptroller is pointing to alarming trends.

At its latest meeting, the Plattsburgh Common Council reviewed the potential use of unused opioid funds and approved mayoral appointments.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan is participating in the winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington — just as a new federal administration is sworn in.

With shelters in Springfield hitting capacity and a cold spell on its way, the city says a new emergency overflow shelter is coming online, thanks to a collaboration that quickly came together

While Vermont’s governor is receiving kudos for the theme and temper of his inaugural address on Thursday, some are pointing out that one issue affecting the state was not mentioned.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott is defending the state’s work to find shelter for the homeless.