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Albany

Jezreel International collecting donations for Haiti

A local not-for-profit organization that helps the world's desperately poor knows the incredible need in Haiti first-hand. Jezreel International is asking people to donate new items that can be sent to Haiti.

02/25/2010 01:57 PM

Albany

Concert for Haiti

It was a concert for a cause. Thursday night, Hearst for Haiti was held at the Palace Theater in Albany. The theater, city and Albany Medical Center organized the event.

Updated 02/12/2010 06:01 AM

Haiti

Hope for Haiti prayer vigil in NYC

Praying in Times Square they gathered to pray for Haiti and to support all of the victims of last month's earthquake.

Updated 02/05/2010 08:16 AM

Albany

Professors Paint Picture Of Haiti

As we continue to see the heart wrenching images out of Haiti, some professors at UAlbany gather to paint a more complete picture of the country. Our Erin Connolly joins us with more on today's sit-in.

Updated 02/04/2010 06:02 AM

Haiti

Slow rebuilding process in Haiti

It's been two weeks since an earthquake hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti and while news coverage has lessened, the need has not. Not every home or building was destroyed, but thousands did crumble during the quake. As our Dean Meminger reports from Haiti, rebuilding will be a slow, possibly decades-long process.

Updated 01/26/2010 09:41 PM

Haiti

Charities helping Haiti

Here is a list of charities that are providing funds to assist the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Updated 01/25/2010 10:21 AM

Haiti

Medical personnel treating critically injured quake victims

In a small town on the Dominican side of the border with Haiti, medical personnel from around the world are working around the clock to treat some of the most critically injured earthquake victims. Our Dean Meminger takes us there.

01/25/2010 09:40 AM

Albany County

Benefit will help rebuild Haiti

The earthquake that struck Haiti almost two weeks ago not only affected people there, but people around the world. One Capital Region man is turning his loss into an effort to help rebuild his native land, and you can help. Here to talk about a unique fundraiser is Clarens Loppe.

Updated 01/25/2010 09:00 AM

Haiti

Buzzing border between Haiti and Dominican Republic

The border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is buzzing with activity as many Haitians try to make their way out and aid workers make their way in. Our Dean Meminger takes us on a journey to that border.

01/24/2010 11:35 AM

Haiti

Haitian government declares search and rescue phase over

The UN is shifting their efforts from rescues to shelter and treatment for survivors. The Haitian government has declared the search and rescue phase over.

Updated 01/23/2010 08:21 PM

Rochester

RIT students capture aerial photos of Haiti

Professors and students at the Rochester Institute of Technology are using high-tech equipment to capture aerial photos of Haiti. As Sheba Clarke reports, these images will be used to map the disaster zone and the eventual reconstruction of the city.

Updated 01/23/2010 08:02 PM

Albany

Albany pilot returns from Haiti

A pilot from Albany answered Haiti's call for aid. Dale Thuillez returned to Albany Saturday after taking part in the ongoing relief effort.

Updated 01/23/2010 07:58 PM

Albany

"Hearts for Haiti" concert and fundraiser announced in Albany

To help the disaster relief effort for Haiti, the City of Albany, Albany Medical Center, and the Palace Theatre are teaming up for a benefit concert and fundraising effort called "Hearts for Haiti."

Updated 01/23/2010 07:59 AM

Crew returns from Haiti

Our sister station's crew is heading back from Haiti and has just crossed the border from the Dominican Republic. Dean Meminger joins us by phone with more.

01/22/2010 07:07 PM

Haiti

A look at the "Pearl of the Antilles"

Haiti was once known as the "Pearl of the Antilles." And even as people there struggle to cope with a disaster, many Haitians believe their country can return to its glory days. Photojournalist Vanessa Yurkevich spoke with some of them in the mountains overlooking Port-au-Prince.

01/22/2010 09:33 AM

Haiti

Onboard the Comfort in Haiti

The USNS Comfort is treating survivors of the Haiti earthquake. There is room aboard for 1,000 patients and a large contingent of New Yorkers are helping those in need. Our Dean Meminger has this exclusive look onboard the ship.

01/22/2010 06:35 AM

Haiti

Aboard the USNS Comfort

As roads and ports become more accessible, the homeless, hungry and injured in earthquake-torn Haiti are beginning to receive treatment and relief. Dean Meminger is aboard the USNS Comfort to give us a closer look at how doctors and sailors are working around the clock to tend to victims.

Updated 01/22/2010 06:09 AM

Haiti

House votes for faster tax breaks for Haiti gifts

The House has passed a bill allowing taxpayers to write off donations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts when they file their 2009 taxes this spring.

01/21/2010 01:50 PM

Albany

Jezreel International sending medical supplies to Haiti

As the military tries to get supplies to the needy in Haiti, one local humanitarian aid organization is doing what they can to help right here from home.

01/20/2010 07:46 PM

Members of FDNY and NYPD in Haiti

New York City's finest and bravest are on the ground in Port-au-Prince assisting with rescue and recovery efforts in the earthquake-ravaged Hatian capital. Our Dean Meminger caught up with members of the FDNY - NYPD Task Force and has more on an amazing rescue.

01/20/2010 07:06 PM

Haiti

Massive aftershock in Haiti

There are reports of a 6.1 magnitude aftershock west-southwest of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. Our Dean Meminger has been in Haiti all week and joins us on the phone with the details.

Updated 01/20/2010 09:19 AM

New England

An update from Haiti

As the recovery effort is slowly underway in Haiti one week after a powerful earthquake, former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are leading a campaign for donations. Clinton visited Haiti Monday. Our Dean Meminger has the details.

Updated 01/19/2010 09:47 AM

New York

Bill Clinton comments on Haiti relief efforts

As recovery is slowly underway in Haiti, former President Bill Clinton is one of the people leading a campaign for donations to help those devastated by last week's earthquake. Our Dean Meminger has more on the ongoing effort.

Updated 01/19/2010 06:03 AM

Albany

American Red Cross prepared

As the American Red Cross continues to lend a helping hand in Haiti, the organization remains prepared here at home, just in case a disaster strikes. Our Erin Connolly takes us inside an emergency relief vehicle to see what goes into keeping everyone safe.

Updated 01/19/2010 06:01 AM

Albany

Clothing drive for Haiti

A UAlbany track and field athlete and a graduate assistant coach are organizing a clothing drive to help the relief effort in Haiti.

Updated 01/18/2010 08:17 PM

Amsterdam

Help for Haiti a record breaker

As rescue efforts continue in Haiti, charities here are reporting record breaking monetary donations for earthquake victims. Our Dayana Perez has the story.

Updated 01/18/2010 09:45 AM

Albany

Local salon donates to Haiti relief effort

After hearing the news of the earthquake in Haiti last week, the staff of Jean Paul Day Spa and Hair Salon were thinking of ways they could help out. Several staff members brought up the idea of canceling the annual company party and donating the funds to Red Cross to help the victims.

Updated 01/18/2010 09:43 AM

Haiti

Health care workers from NY arrive in Haiti

Help continues to arrive in Haiti by the hour, including a team of doctors and nurses from New York. Our Dean Meminger is in Port-au-Prince with the latest on the ongoing relief efforts.

Updated 01/18/2010 09:17 AM

Albany County

Siena College professor has ties to Haiti

A local professor is among those in the Capital Region with ties to Haiti.

Updated 01/17/2010 12:09 PM

Rochester

Family inspires help for Haiti

Here in New York, people are doing what they can to help those in Haiti. The experience shared by one family outside of Rochester has compelled them to take action. Leah George reports.

Updated 01/16/2010 08:34 PM

Around the Northeast

NYC search and rescue team heads to Haiti

New York City's urban search and rescue team left for Haiti Saturday, flying out of Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh.

Updated 01/16/2010 08:33 PM

Washington

Secretary of State Clinton heads to Haiti

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is heading to Haiti to inspect the damage from this week's devastating earthquake firsthand.

Updated 01/16/2010 08:31 PM

Washington

President Obama calls upon Bush, Clinton to help Haiti

President Obama is calling on everyone to do what they can to help the people of Haiti recover from last week's earthquake. Troops have arrived at the island and more are on the way.

Updated 01/16/2010 08:30 PM

Albany

Dance for Haiti

Here in the Capital Region dancers come together to help a colleague devastated by the Haiti disaster. Ballroom dance instructor Ricardo Sopin is trying to find what's left of his family after Tuesday's devastating earthquake.

Updated 01/16/2010 12:37 PM

Berkshire County

Rebuilding Haiti

With relief efforts in Haiti slowly turning towards rebuilding efforts, one local contractor who's worked in the country tells our Sabina Kuriakose what recovery will take.

Updated 01/16/2010 10:08 AM

Haiti

Haitian people waiting for supplies, medical care

As the scope of the disaster in Haiti becomes clearer with each hour, people on the ground in the island nation are becoming increasingly desperate for supplies and medical care.

01/15/2010 03:54 PM

Haiti

Registry helps locate NY citizens in Haiti

Governor David Paterson has announced the launch of an online registry of New Yorkers in Haiti at the time of Tuesday's devastating earthquake. The registry has been created as a way to help families locate lost loved ones who are citizens of New York State.

Updated 01/15/2010 11:59 AM

How to avoid scams when donating

View press releases from the New York State Consumer Protection Board and the State Attorney General's office about how to avoid getting scammed when donating to relief efforts in Haiti.

01/15/2010 11:24 AM

Haiti

U.N. keeping peace after Haiti police 'vanished'

A U.N. official has been detailing the lawless and chaotic situation in Haiti's capital.

01/15/2010 07:22 AM

Amsterdam

Amsterdam family receives hopeful call from Haiti

In the midst of the aftermath following Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Haiti, a family in Amsterdam anxiously awaiting word from relatives there receive some news. Our Dayana Perez has the story.

Updated 01/15/2010 05:56 AM

Albany

Sage president talks about disaster relief for Haiti

Recovery efforts continue following Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Haiti. Sage Colleges President Susan Scrimshaw has spent some time in Haiti and the school is currently helping a student from Haiti who still hasn't been able to get in touch with her family. Dr. Scrimshaw stopped by our newsroom to talk more about this.

01/14/2010 04:44 PM

Buffalo

West Seneca woman, adopted son survive Haiti quake

The disaster in Haiti has a West Seneca man scrambling to bring his wife and son home to safety. Mike Lancer's wife arrived in Haiti a day before the earthquake to visit the couple's adopted son, a son that even though he has completed the adoption process, has still not come to his new home in the United States because he does not yet have a Haitian passport. YNN's Katie Bogey tells us how the earthquake has likely set this process back even further, and tells us what the Lancers options are get their whole family to the United States.

01/14/2010 03:22 PM

North Adams

North Adams group returns from Haiti days before earthquake

Members of a North Adams outreach group return from Haiti just days before the earthquake. Our Sabina Kuriakose has their reaction to the devastation.

Updated 01/14/2010 11:43 AM

Albany

Red Cross helping Haiti

Emergency crews on the ground continue to search for survivors after a powerful 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti. More than 100,000 people are feared dead in the aftermath of the quake that hit just 10 miles outside the capital of Port-au-Prince. The Haitian Red Cross is leading efforts on the ground. Locally, the Red Cross is asking for your help. Jaime Kazlo has the details.

Updated 01/14/2010 06:00 AM

Haiti

Haiti devastated by earthquake

The Haitian ambassador to the United States says the nation is dealing with a disaster of epic proportions. The International Red Cross estimates three million people have been affected by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake, which hit just before 5 p.m. Tuesday about 10 miles from the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

Updated 01/13/2010 03:05 PM