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MANLIUS, N.Y. — Tops Friendly Markets has completed a combined $4.4 million investment in remodeling its stores at Towne Center at Fayetteville and in the

South Side Community Growth Foundation appoints first executive director

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The South Side Community Growth Foundation has appointed Deka Eysaman as its first executive director. Eysaman has a “proven track record” of driving impactful programs and initiatives that spark innovation within public private partnerships and advance equity for marginalized populations, per the announcement. Eysaman most recently served as assistant director of field

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The South Side Community Growth Foundation has appointed Deka Eysaman as its first executive director.

Eysaman has a “proven track record” of driving impactful programs and initiatives that spark innovation within public private partnerships and advance equity for marginalized populations, per the announcement.

Eysaman most recently served as assistant director of field organizing at the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), where she supervised a team of more than two dozen people across the state, directly overseeing the operations of four regional offices.

Under her leadership, NYCLU grew its volunteer network by 30 percent and partnered with statewide organizations to lead a successful campaign to pass an equal rights amendment to the state’s constitution.

The foundation believes the Syracuse community knows Eysaman best from her time serving as former board president of the Urban Jobs Task Force of Syracuse. Eysaman directed the organization’s “I-81 Local Hire” public-advocacy campaign. That effort sought to ensure 15 percent of employees working on the Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project would be hired from the local community, bringing more than $7 million into the economy through their earned wages.

In that role, Eysaman raised more than $600,000 in funding from government and foundation sources; helped shape local policies; supported the creation of the Syracuse Build initiative; and helped the Urban Jobs Task Force through its transition from a 501 (c)(4) to 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.

She also oversaw the task force’s process to hire its first executive director.

Eysaman brings experience in programming and youth development, previously serving as teen program director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse and program associate for the Syracuse University Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP). She was a 40 Under Forty recipient, recognized in 2020 by BizEventz and The Central New York Business Journal.

“I am honored to join the South Side Community Growth Foundation as its first executive director. This is an extraordinary opportunity to serve a community that is far too often forgotten, and to work alongside neighbors, partners, and leaders who are deeply committed to advancing equity and opportunity on the South Side,” Eysaman said in the announcement. “I look forward to bringing my experience in advocacy, community programming and facilitating cross-sector collaboration to help ensure that every resident has access to the resources they need to thrive.”

The nonprofit South Side Community Growth Foundation works to support South Side neighbors by partnering with neighbors, businesses, and government to invest in community initiatives. Established by local philanthropist Chedy Hampson (who founded and later sold TCGplayer.com for $295 million), the foundation’s focus areas include affordable housing and activities that support economic mobility of South Side residents.

Bassett’s Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety awarded $665K grant

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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — A Bassett Healthcare Network center will use a three-year grant of more than $665,000 to develop a digital resource to improve outcomes

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OCC formally opens its Micron cleanroom-simulation lab

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ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) on Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, hosted a ceremonial wire cutting for its new Micron cleanroom-simulation lab. It was

Syracuse University has launched its new Center for the Creator Economy

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) on Tuesday, Sept. 30, launched its new Center for the Creator Economy, which describes it as “the first academic

New York State Association of Health Care Providers names new president

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP) has announced the appointment of Kevin Thomas as its new president. Thomas currently serves as managing director and co-chair of Mercury Public Affairs on Long Island, where he leads strategic communications and advocacy efforts in partnership with local governments and organizations to

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VESTAL, N.Y. — New Energy New York (NENY) is preparing to host this year’s Battery Week from Oct. 13-17, with events taking place in various locations throughout the Binghamton area.

NENY is a coalition of educational institutions, industry, and community and government organizations, led by Binghamton University, dedicated to boosting upstate New York’s battery and energy storage ecosystem.

NENY describes Battery Week is a “celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, technological innovation and progress, as well as the collaborative effort it takes to make upstate New York America’s Battery Tech Hub.”

The Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling North America are sponsoring the week. All events of Battery Week (https://neny.org/battery-week-2025/) are free to attend with RSVP required.

Activities

On Monday, Oct. 13, the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City will be hosting hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) demonstrations from 12-3 p.m. The event will provide the chance to build your own racing bugs, explore the intricacies of 3D printing, and power lights through gravity.

Binghamton University students will also be showcasing their hand-built Formula 1-style electric vehicle, which has been used in nationwide competitions. Attendees (with licenses) can also get the chance to test drive the electric vehicles by Lucid Motors.

Throughout the week, SUNY Schenectady’s Mobile Learning Lab, sponsored by Binghamton University’s Division of Research, will also be involved. It’ll be parked at the Oakdale Commons on Monday, as well as the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator on Tuesday evening, Oct. 14, and Binghamton University’s Innovative Technologies Complex on Thursday, Oct. 16.

The lab allows those interested to “explore the power of manufacturing and even play with a miniature collaborative robot in the lab,” per the announcement.

In addition, for start-up leaders who would like to learn more about bringing business ideas to reality, they can visit the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator on Tuesday to explore opportunities and programs available around the community.

A Manufacturing Solutions Forum is set for Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the SUNY Broome Culinary and Events Center. Sponsored by The Agency, Broome County’s IDA, this forum brings together various leaders and community voices to collaborate on addressing current manufacturing challenges.

On Thursday, Binghamton University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the S3IP Center of Excellence will host the second-ever Battery Safety Workshop at the Innovative Technologies Complex. It will include lab tours, demonstrations of NENY coalition partner Viridi’s Mobile Energy Storage System, and networking opportunities for researchers, engineers and technicians alike.

On Friday, Oct. 17, a chance to meet the seven companies selected to participate in ChargeUp Accelerator, described as “the nation’s premier accelerator program dedicated to supporting battery startups,” per the NENY announcement.

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