Finger Lakes Justice Partnership

Author: SLWhite

  • Update on Boat Strikes

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    We’re almost afraid to update this graphic. Every time we do, it seems to trigger another attack. These strikes are still going on, we just aren’t hearing as much about them anymore.  Let’s be clear: Our U.S. military is conducting these attacks in the name of the American people. The people attacked may– or may…

  • Dem Primary June 23

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    Don’t forget to vote! We’re fortunate in having two excellent candidates in District NY-24 for the U.S. House of Representatives, Diana Kastenbaum and Alissa Ellman. They recently filled out our candidate questionnaire, sharing their thoughts on several issues of interest to FLXJP supporters. Please see their responses to the first parts here. We’ll post more…

  • Community Garden Update

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    by Peter Salva Members of FLXJP have been hard at work preparing four raised beds in the Penn Yan community garden for the growing season. This is the second year we’ve worked on gardening as a group, so we are taking what we learned from last year and have made a variety of plans in…

  • Nancy Schieffelin

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    Women’s Sports Pioneer, Social Justice Advocate, Dedicated Volunteer by Anne Kiefer Nancy Schieffelin (1944 – ), Founding Mother of women’s college ice hockey, is also a civil rights activist, social justice advocate, and committed volunteer. Ice hockey has been a lifelong passion, but she counts her 1964 Freedom Summer in Mississippi as the experience that…

  • No Kings Sets Rally Record

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    With 251 people attending, yesterday’s rally in Penn Yan set a new local record for 21st century peaceful group protests. Dozens of participants sang and drummed and marched around the block, while dozens more stayed at the Yates County Courthouse displaying signs and waving at passing motorists on Liberty Street. Many drivers and passengers honked…

  • No Kings Rally March 28

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    The Finger Lakes Justice Partnership, Yates County Progressives, and Yates County Democrats thank you for supporting peace, justice, and democracy by attending the March 28 No Kings Rally in front of the Yates County Courthouse in Penn Yan at 11 a.m. We look forward to a strong turnout and a clear message from the people…

  • Nancy Schieffelin

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    Hockey Pioneer and Civil Rights Activist We’re so captivated by the remarkable life story of Nancy Schieffelin that we’re planning to bring it to you in fuller form than what we can cover on social media. Watch this space for our post, which is coming soon. In the meantime, here are the pieces we posted…

  • Tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson

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    Rev. Dr. Jesse JacksonOctober 8, 1941 – February 17, 2026 For more than a half century since the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., Jesse Jackson has carried on the work of his mentor, adding his own perspectives to the effort of ensuring civil and human rights for all. His death at 84 is a…

  • Join Us online for Black History

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    We’re celebrating Black History Month again this year! Check out our posts on Facebook and Instagram for a look at significant moments—from the famous Greensboro, NC, lunch counter to the 2026 Olympics! Look for the colorful striped design and the FLXJP logo.  We celebrated Rosa Parks Day on February 4th. It’s a new state holiday,…

  • “No ICE” Rally Feb 7

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    There was plenty of ice about on February 7th, when an intrepid group rallied in Penn Yan in solidarity with nationwide “No ICE” protests planned by Indivisible and other groups. Thirteen hardy folks ventured out to wave flags and signs and chant slogans supporting immigrants and the people of Minnesota resisting ICE occupation.