Summer Merrick from Help Me Grow and Meredith Ouderkirk from Planned Parenthood of Western and Central New York discuss the challenges and opportunities facing pregnant women and parents of young children.
Maximilian Eyle
Maximilian Eyle is the executive director of Central Current, overseeing the business side of the organization. He has more than a decade of experience working in the communications sector with a focus on the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors.
Eyle is a native of Syracuse and a graduate of Corcoran High School and Hobart and William Smith Colleges where he earned a B.A. in history and American Studies. When not in the office, he can be found playing music across Central New York. He lives in the city with his partner, cat, and dog.
Eyle can be reached at meyle@centralcurrent.org
Podcast: This moment in local politics
Central Current reporter Patrick McCarthy joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright to discuss trends from the recent Democratic primary election and his ongoing reporting on government transparency.
Central Current exceeds spring fundraising goal
Over 120 readers stepped up to help us raise $17,447 — the vast majority contributing for the first time. These funds will double their impact by unlocking an additional $15,000 in matching support.
Podcast: Upstate New York as a climate haven
What can Syracuse learn from how Buffalo has framed itself as a refuge from climate change? Invest Buffalo Niagara’s Greg Pokriki weighs in.
Introducing our Report For America corps member: Debadrita Sur
Debadrita Sur is a Report For America corps member covering a housing and infrastructure beat focused on the I-81 project and the redevelopment of public housing.
Celebrate with Central Current: Harvey’s Garden
Join fellow readers, supporters, and newsroom staff for a celebration benefitting our newsroom at Harvey’s Garden June 16 at 4 p.m.
Podcast: It’s Happening Here – Sean Kirst
Columnist Sean Kirst discusses the importance of storytelling in how we understand the community we live in, and how history isn’t just in the past.
Central Current earns 5 Syracuse Press Club Awards
The awards were based on reporting from 2024 and included a first place finish in the investigative story category.
Welcome to the new Central Current
Introducing a new layout, new logo, and much more to come. Over the coming months, we will be announcing new contributors and new features.
Celebrate with Central Current
We invite you to join us on Thursday, May 1st from 5 – 7 pm at the Salt City Market Café & Bar on Salina St. to celebrate Central Current’s growth, visit with staff, and to join us in launching our Spring 2025 campaign. This event is free and open to the public.
