The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York belongs to the global network of Freemasons—the largest and oldest fraternal order in the world. We are the administrative body that oversees more than 500 Masonic lodges across New York State.

Brother Hogan has been appointed to several Grand Lodge Committees, serving as Chairman for two of them: the Deputy Grand Master’s Advisory Committee and the Grand Lodge Committee on Law Enforcement. In October of 2021 Brother Hogan was elected Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York.

Masonic Hall is the headquarters of the Grand Lodge of New York and home to the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Library & Museum. Located in Manhattan’s historic Flatiron District—just 11 blocks away from the Empire State Building—Masonic Hall features 15 breathtaking rooms and spaces that have been painstakingly restored to their ...

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The history of New York’s Grand Lodge dates back to 1781. It descends from the United Grand Lodge of England, where Freemasonry originated in the early 1600s. Many well-known men have passed through New York’s ranks, including household names like John Jacob Astor, Harry Houdini, and New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia.

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Established by the Grand Lodge of New York and trustees of the Masonic Hall and Home in 1996, the Educational Assistance Program awards more than $500,000 in scholarships to post-high school students who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and merit.

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While its headquarters is in Tampa, Florida, Shriners are free to meet in the Grand Lodge building on 23rd Street in New York City. Less serious than a Masonic lodge, the Shrine started as a place for fun and fellowship, embracing and amplifying the fellowship aspects of the fraternity.

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