The Grand Lodge of New York (officially, the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York) is the largest and oldest independent organization of Freemasons in the U.S. state of New York. It was at one time the largest grand lodge in the world in terms of membership.
The Grand Lodge is over 230 years old, having been founded December 15, 1782. Grand Lodge of New York acts as the coordinating body for many functions undertaken throughout the state. Its various committees organize blood drives, the New York Masonic Safety Identification Program and various charitable events around New York. The Grand Lodge of New York has jurisdiction over approximately 60,000 Freemasons, organized in more than 800 Lodges, most of them located within New York State
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(by editorial board, North Country Now, August 9, 2023) Parishville Masonic Lodge 395, 1767 State Highway 72, will offer […]
New York State/U.S. – Oak Island Masonic Lodge arson suspect charged with embezzlement
(by editorial board, WWAY News, February 13, 2023) A man accused of setting fire to the Masonic Lodge in […]
New York/U.S. – Renovation work continues at historic Masonic temple
(by Chris Brock/Watertown Daily Times, NNY 360, November 7, 2022) A mini excavator removes part of the steps as […]
New York/U.S. – ‘An Investment in Knowledge’: Rahway Masonic Lodge Provides Scholarships to Deserving Seniors
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New York/U.S. – Local Masonic Lodge Places Marker Commemorating Lafayette’s Visit to Rahway
(by David Brighouse, Tap into Rahway, June 1, 2022) When TAPinto Rahway first posted a short piece about a […]
New York/U.S. – Masonic Medical Research Institute raise awareness of disease, research
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West Point/U.S. – Freemasons honor late Rep. Ben Gilman
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New York/U.S. – Pleasantville Masonic Lodge Goes Above and Beyond to Hold Holiday Tree Sale
(by Martin Wilbur , The Examiner News, December 9, 2021) Two local organizations that have partnered on a local […]
New York/U.S. – Masonic Temples across Staten Island | Then and Now
(by Jan Somma-Hammel, silive.com, November 12, 2021) The buildings that housed the Masons on Staten Island were often multi-purposed […]
New York/U.S. – Local Freemasons show appreciation for state police
(by Keir Chapman, 7 news, September 29, 2021) A thank you to local New York state troopers for protecting […]
New York/U.S. – Jewish Masons Adapt to Keep Fraternity Alive
(by Sasha Rogelberg, Jewish Exponent, July 29, 2021) Born out of the English and Scottish guild systems of the […]
New York State/U.S. – Mount Kisco Masons Open Time Capsule to Commemorate 150 Years
(by Martin Wilbur , The Examiner, July 13, 2021) The Mount Kisco Masonic Lodge took a step back into […]
New York State/U.S. – Masonic Care Community receives $5,000 award from Excellus
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New York State/U.S. – Cazenovia Masonic Lodge to open Nelson Creamery on Route 20
(by Kate Hill, Eagle News Online, May 24, 2021) CAZENOVIA — This month, Cazenovia Lodge No. 616, Free & […]
New York State/U.S. – Midland Remembers The Mysteries of Freemasonry
(by Virginia Florey, Midland Daily News, March 3, 2021) Sometimes things can go horribly wrong. Like the initiation of […]
New York/U.S. – Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club running for Chinatown
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New York/U.S. – Six new Masons welcomed to Angola lodge
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State of New York/U.S. – Freemasons in St. Lawrence County honor dispatchers with free lunches Friday
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New York/U.S. – The Grand Lodge of New York – take a look inside
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New York/U.S. – Freemasons Buy 115-Year-Old NY College in $32M Bankruptcy Deal (video)
(by 4NBC, 4 NBC New York, November 26, 2019) The Freemasons will purchase a former New York college for […]
New York/U.S. – Arsonist tosses Molotov cocktail at historic Masonic Hall in Manhattan
(by Ben Feuerherd, New York Post, October 10, 2019) A firebug tossed a Molotov cocktail at the Masonic Hall […]
NY Masons
- Vietnam War Gift Packages Photo June 26, 2023This photo depicts Vietnam War soldiers receiving gift packages from the Grand Lodge of New York. The post Vietnam War Gift Packages Photo appeared first on NY Masons.cmSiteBuilder
- Bohemian Crystal Goblet June 26, 2023This Czechoslovakian goblet celebrates the Grand Lodge of New York’s 150th anniversary. The post Bohemian Crystal Goblet appeared first on NY Masons.cmSiteBuilder
- “America” June 26, 2023This painting accompanies “This Land He Gave Us,” an article written by Brother S. Parkes Candman. The post “America” appeared first on NY Masons.cmSiteBuilder
- The Gateway June 26, 2023This painting was used to illustrate an article published in The New York Masonic Outlook. The post The Gateway appeared first on NY Masons.cmSiteBuilder
- Paul Orban’s Painting June 26, 2023This untitled work of art illustrates the Egyptian Obelisk Cornerstone Ceremony of 1880. The post Paul Orban’s Painting appeared first on NY Masons.cmSiteBuilder
- “First Working Tool” Painting June 26, 2023This painting by Paul Orban is officially titled On Being Installed, First Tool, Beautiful Symbol. The post “First Working Tool” Painting appeared first on NY Masons.cmSiteBuilder
- Send a Kid to Camp February 20, 2022Dear Brother, As we know, Camp Turk at Round Lake is a premier summer camp and one of the crown jewels of New York State Freemasonry. The past two camping seasons have been very difficult as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2020 season was canceled entirely, and last season Camp Turk operated with […]Ken Stuczynski
- Address of Richard J. Kessler, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York November 8, 2021{Presented at the 239th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York on Saturday, October 23, 2021} To all of my Brothers, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for your trust, support and confidence. The Grand Lodge of New York is at a crossroads. […]Ken Stuczynski
- Summer Message July 18, 2021My Brothers, Summer is in full swing, zoom has faded, picnics and BBQs are here. Something else that is also here? Lodges meeting and having degrees through the summer. I have the pleasure of acknowledging dispensations EVERY WEEK for lodges to continue with their forward movement during the summer. In speaking with R. ̇.W. ̇. […]Ken Stuczynski
- Independence Day July 1, 2021The meaning of Independence Day has not changed. But this year it has taken on an additional view for those of us in the United States. I am obviously referencing our Independence from the pandemic that enveloped our country but is still raging in other parts of the globe. While we plan to watch the […]Ken Stuczynski
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