New York Elks Lodge #1


Welcome to New York Elks Lodge #1 Website

Celebrating its 141st Anniversary


Jolly Corks



Photo of most of the founders, Know as the "Jolly Corks". From left to right E.M.Platt, F.Langhorn, W.M.Carleton, W.W Shepard, R.R.Stirely, Charles Vivian, John T.Kent, M. Vandermark, ? Bosworth, M.G. Ashe.



New York Elks Lodge #1 has gone through many changes since its inception in 1868.  It has since moved from its original location in Manhattan, merging with Elmont Lodge, Valley Stream Lodge and just recently Hempstead/Franklin Square and Lynbrook Lodges.  It is currently located at 57 Hempstead Avenue in Lynbrook, Long Island, New York.

Exalted Ruler

  Peter V. Maffucci, PER

District Deputy 2008-2009

  John Neenan

District Deputy Designate 2009-2010

  Gary Hamilton

New York State Trustee - 2008-2011

  Mark Stuparich

New York Lodge #1 Sponsor

  Lawrence Contratti, PDDGER

Southeast District Sponsor

  George Malekean
                             Past State President
                                 Past Grand Lodge Committeeman


  • New York Elks Lodge #1                                                        57Hempstead Avenue                                        Lynbrook, New York 11563

  • DIRECTIONS - "Click Here"  then type in       New York Elks Lodge #1

  • Phone: 516-599-1515

  • Hall Rental: 516-599-4208

  • E-Mail: nyelks1@optonline.net

  • Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays except July and August then 3rd Thursday

Lodge Hours:

  • Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5 PM to Midnight

  • Saturday and Sunday 1 PM to 7 PM

  • Monday & Wednesday Closed

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