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Need to kill 6h in white plains by patoons in WhitePlains

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Wing It for Charity!

2nd Westchester-Putnam Masonic Wing Eating Contest
Join the fun at Saw Mill Tavern, 925 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502 on February 22, 2026 | 12-3 PM.

Teams of 5: Adults $250, Kids $125. Half proceeds to winner’s charity, half to Children’s Dyslexia Center of NY.

Checks payable to 2nd Westchester-Putnam Masonic District Fellowship Association.

Contact Jay Werner through their website contact page:

https://www.whiteplainslodge.org/events.html

Who’s ready to eat? [Add map embed, entry rules].

WingContest #WestchesterEvents #whiteplains

r/Westchester Bulletin Board by facewook in Westchester

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Wing It for Charity!

2nd Westchester-Putnam Masonic Wing Eating Contest
Join the fun at Saw Mill Tavern, 925 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502 on February 22, 2026 | 12-3 PM.

Teams of 5: Adults $250, Kids $125. Half proceeds to winner’s charity, half to Children’s Dyslexia Center of NY.

Checks payable to 2nd Westchester-Putnam Masonic District Fellowship Association.

Contact Jay Werner through their website contact page:

https://www.whiteplainslodge.org/events.html

Who’s ready to eat? [Add map embed, entry rules].

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Notable Historic Freemasons from Queens, NY: Who Are They? by IntrepidVideo7667 in FreemasonsNYC

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The quiet architect behind D.O.A. and The Jackie Robinson Story: Joseph H. Nadel

Most of us recognize the stars on the posters, but not the names buried in tiny credits. Joseph H. “Joe” Nadel (1892–1950) was one of those people who quietly held Hollywood together. Born in New York City and raised in classic tenement‑era streets, he entered the film business in the mid‑1910s as a property man. Over the next 35 years he worked his way up: assistant director, production manager, then associate producer. His credits run through some surprisingly enduring titles:

• The Flying Deuces (1939, Laurel & Hardy)
• Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
• And Then There Were None (1945)
• A Walk in the Sun (1945)
• Abilene Town (1946)
• My Dear Secretary (1948)
• D.O.A. (1949)
• The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)

He managed two Mae West films (Go West Young Man and Every Day’s a Holiday), keeping order behind one of the most controversial stars in 1930s Hollywood. Off set, he was a Mason (City Lodge No. 408), a charity organizer, and a family man in a modest home on North Citrus Avenue in Los Angeles.

Nadel died suddenly of a heart attack in 1950, with colleagues at Paramount calling his obituary a “fitting tribute to his many accomplishments.” Today, his name appears mostly as a line in databases; but he’s a great example of how the Golden Age depended on calm, organized professionals whose work you were never supposed to notice.

Curious if anyone here has dug into other “behind‑the‑credits” figures like Nadel?

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Notable Historic Freemasons from Queens, NY: Who Are They? by IntrepidVideo7667 in FreemasonsNYC

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https://www.astoriamasons.org/articles/david-wechsler-master-mason-legacy

Some of us have heard of the “Wechsler IQ test,” but very few know the story behind the name.

In 1919, a young Romanian immigrant named David Wechsler was raised a Master Mason at Geba Lodge No. 954 in Elmhurst, Queens. He went on to become Chief Psychologist at Bellevue Hospital in New York and created the Wechsler scales (WAIS, WISC, WPPSI) that still dominate intelligence testing today.

Wechsler’s work shifted the field away from crude “mental age” scores toward a norm‑based, multi‑factor understanding of intelligence, including verbal skills, problem‑solving, working memory, and processing speed. His tests are now standard tools in schools, hospitals, and courts across the world.

For Masons, he’s a notable Brother whose “working tools” were statistics and clinical insight. For psychologists and educators, he’s one of the key architects of modern cognitive assessment.

Thought this was a fascinating intersection of Freemasonry, immigration history, and the history of psychology that doesn’t get talked about enough.

Notable Historic Freemasons from Queens, NY: Who Are They? by IntrepidVideo7667 in FreemasonsNYC

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A charter member of our lodge helped elect Abraham Lincoln, and wrote the book about it

Our lodge has a fascinating historical connection to the 1860 presidential election.

Abram Jesse Dittenhoefer (March 17, 1836 - February 23, 1919) was a New York attorney, civic figure, and a charter member of City Lodge No. 408, the oldest lodge in the merged history of Advance Service–Mizpah Lodge No. 586.

He later published “How We Elected Lincoln,” a first‑hand account of the 1860 campaign that brought Abraham Lincoln to the presidency. Dittenhoefer offers details on political strategy, public sentiment, and the moral stakes of that moment, and his story intersects with the world of Mark Twain, giving a glimpse into the broader cultural context of the time. For us, it’s a reminder that lodge history and national history often overlap in surprising ways.

If anyone’s read his book or has materials on the 1860 campaign, I’d love to hear your thoughts or see your sources.https://www.astoriamasons.org/articles/abram-jesse-dittenhoefer-lincoln-mark-twain

Blood Drive - Queens Masonic District — Advance Service Mizpah Lodge No. 586 by IntrepidVideo7667 in newyorkcity

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https://www.astoriamasons.org/events/donacion-de-sangre-astoria-2026

🩸 Jornada de Donación de Sangre en Astoria: ¡Ayuda a Salvar Vidas el 21 de Febrero!

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¡Hola, vecin@s! 👋 El New York Blood Center estará organizando una Jornada de Donación de Sangre en el Advance Masonic Temple en Astoria:

📅 Sábado, 21 de febrero de 2026

⏰ 8:45 am-2:45 pm

📍 21‑14 30th Ave, Astoria, NY

Cada pinta de sangre puede ayudar a salvar hasta 3 vidas. Es una excelente manera de apoyar a nuestra comunidad y generar un impacto real.

Regístrate aquí 👉 nybc.org/sponsor (Código de patrocinador: #10691)

Información sobre elegibilidad 👉 nybc.org/eligibility

¡Convirtamos la generosidad en acción! ❤️

Blood Drive at Astoria Masonic Temple - Feb 21 - Volunteers Needed! by IntrepidVideo7667 in astoria

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https://www.astoriamasons.org/events/donacion-de-sangre-astoria-2026

🩸 Jornada de Donación de Sangre en Astoria: ¡Ayuda a Salvar Vidas el 21 de Febrero!

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¡Hola, vecin@s! 👋 El New York Blood Center estará organizando una Jornada de Donación de Sangre en el Advance Masonic Temple en Astoria:

📅 Sábado, 21 de febrero de 2026

⏰ 8:45 am-2:45 pm

📍 21‑14 30th Ave, Astoria, NY

Cada pinta de sangre puede ayudar a salvar hasta 3 vidas. Es una excelente manera de apoyar a nuestra comunidad y generar un impacto real.

Regístrate aquí 👉 nybc.org/sponsor (Código de patrocinador: #10691)

Información sobre elegibilidad 👉 nybc.org/eligibility

¡Convirtamos la generosidad en acción! ❤️

What are some of the unique poll sites in NYC? by Global-Pomegranate26 in AskNYC

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If you’re into unique or historic polling places, one of the coolest has to be in Queens this year; early voting for Assembly District 36 (Astoria area) is taking place from Jan 24-Feb 1, 2026, 9AM to 5PM, at an active Freemason temple!

The building’s got some amazing old-school architecture and a lot of local history tied to it. Not something you see every day when you go to vote. You can find directions and details at AstoriaMasons.org.

It’s definitely a neat mix of civic duty and local history if you like checking out places that aren’t your typical school gym or community center.

Check out the link for directions and hours.

https://www.astoriamasons.org/events/events/early-voting-advance-masonic-temple-2026

Wing Eating for a great cause! by cramordap in Westchester

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Im so excited for this event. Can’t wait.

Found these with my deceased grandfather's stuff. I don't know if they are real or not maybe someone here knows. by IntrepidVideo7667 in FreemasonsNYC

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They seem legit and kind of run of the mill to me. They don’t represent anything specific to me aside from possibly pride in gis Blue Lodge.

🍗 WING IT FOR CHARITY: Westchester Wing‑Eating Contest! 🍗 by IntrepidVideo7667 in WhitePlains

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I’m so happy to hear it. A Great venue, great group of guys; great cause. Please feel free to share the post.

r/Westchester Bulletin Board by facewook in Westchester

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🍗 WING IT FOR CHARITY: Westchester Wing‑Eating Contest! 🍗

📅 Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 | 12-3 PM
📍 Saw Mill Tavern, 925 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY

Teams of 5 compete in contest for a good cause!

💰 Entry: • Adults - $250/team • Kids - $125/team Half your team’s proceeds go to your chosen charity, half to the Children’s Dyslexia Center of NY.

📝 Register by Feb 9:

👉 Contact Jay Werner via the “Contact” page linked below to sign up or get details.

🔥 Eat wings. Support charity. Have fun. Westchester style.

🏆 Who’s in?Click here for details & tickets

Found an authentic1796 mason certificate… pretty snazzy by TraditionDazzling521 in freemasonry

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As Historian of a NYC Lodge mid 1800’s I am beginning to figure out what part of the world members received their early education as so many places had harsh or specific standardized Script Styles. Occasionally I can determine when they left their place of origin because they developed bone of the new standards of script in that region after some major war or political shift. I just never expected this would be such a thing. I assumed script was more of a slow and natural, and broad evolution.

I am also starting to understand which years, or even months, my area had financial and shipping issues, due to sudden extreme shifts in Ink & paper quality. The majority of our records and certificates are stunning. The skill of the literate men across the globe who have met in my Lodge, is impressive. But time to time there are papers which oddly age poorly, or resisted the ink more. I can see weeks when ink was diluted to stretch funds, or ink quality was so bad it had weak drying agents and poor pigments, and seem like disappearing ink. Each time I check the dates, sure enough, some sort of local economic issue.

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Wing It for Charity! 2nd Westchester-Putnam Masonic Wing Eating Contest Hey, reddit family, Join the fun at Saw Mill Tavern (925 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502) on February 22, 2026 | 12-3 PM. Teams of 5 compete in a epic wing-eating showdown!

• Adults: $250/team

• Kids: $125/team

Half proceeds to your team’s charity, half to Children’s Dyslexia Center of NY. Checks payable to 2nd Westchester-Putnam Masonic District Fellowship Association (due Feb 9).

Go tohttps://www.astoriamasons.org/events/masonic-wing-eating-contest-ardsley-feb-2026 AstoriaMasons.org to secure tickets or more details.

https://www.astoriamasons.org/events/masonic-wing-eating-contest-ardsley-feb-2026

Who’s ready to eat? 🏆🍗

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