Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the Haiti earthquake, to their families and their friends -- and our gratitude to everyone coming to their aid.

See the following links for information on the Haiti relief effort:

"Local Red Cross officials: Cash best way to aid quake victims" (Corning Leader, January 15, 2010)

American Red Cross (main national site)

Below are links to local Red Cross chapters:

American Red Cross - Sullivan Trail Chapter

American Red  Cross -- Greater Steuben Chapter

American Red Cross -- Tompkins County Chapter

American Red Cross -- Yates County Chapter

And please keep in mind this reminder from the state Consumer Protection Board.