Dear Damon:
The advice provided by my Brothers was great and accurate. You may also attempt to contact the Grand Lodge of New York and enquire about their Friend to Friend Program and find out when the Lodge nearest to your residence is holding a Friend to Friend meeting. Once you are armed with the date for the Friend to Friend meeting or evening, contact the Lodge secretary and ask for an invitation or tell him that you are interested in attending. At the Friend to Friend meeting you may ask for a Petition for Initiation Form and then see who will sponsor you.
I wish you the best of luck and hope and trust that my advice will assist you in becoming a member of our
ancient and honourable order. Good Luck in your journey!
Be well!