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Maui (Hawaii) Wild Fire Disaster Relief

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In the wake of the devastating Maui wildfires, Brother Freemasons have tragically faced the displacement of their homes and the loss of their businesses. The tight-knit Masonic community, known for its mutual support and fraternity, has been deeply impacted by this unforeseen catastrophe. As these brethren work to rebuild their lives, the Masonic Charities of […]

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Historic Knight Templar Convention Draws HBO Special

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A vigorous 199-year-old Christian fraternity, Utica Commandery #3 of Knights Templar NY hosted their even-older parent organization’s 209th annual Convocation (convention) this past weekend at the Utica Delta Marriott Hotel. More than 220 “Sir Knights” attended the session which incorporated youth activities, a marching drill team competition, education, and fundraising for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. […]

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Royal Condolences

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September 8, 2022 To: RW Dr. David R. Staples, Grand Secretary The United Grand Lodge of England Dear RW Dr. David R. Staples, It is with bowed heads and saddened hearts that we pause at this moment to mourn and offer our personal tribute of respect and approbation to the memory of your dear departed […]

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Masonic Lodges on the Air at The DeWint House

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The idea for the “Masonic Lodges on the Air” grew out of the realization that many Freemasons have a love for Amateur Radio. Therefore, a new contest was started to see how many Masonic Lodges could be contacted in one day. Masons in the NY/NJ area will be setting up stations at the historic museum […]

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Aid to Ukraine

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Dear Brethren and Friends, We at the Grand Lodge of New York are trying to do our part towards answering the call of the distressed in providing a source of much-needed help to those adversely affected by these unprovoked acts of violence and war against the good citizens of Ukraine. These unprecedented assaults and aggression […]

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Send a Kid to Camp

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Dear 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 […]

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Address of Richard J. Kessler, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York

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{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. […]

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Summer Message

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My 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. ̇. […]

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Independence Day

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The 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 […]

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George Washington’s Inauguration

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My Brothers, All of us continue to hang on to every new announcement regarding social distancing, etc. I am pleased to see that health guidelines are moving in the right direction. While we continue to observe Covid Protocols I am also seeing numerous lodges meeting again and conferring initiations. Lots of initiations. Today we celebrate […]

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