Dozens sworn in as US citizens in Brooklyn
Posted: Updated:Dozens of residents from Brooklyn achieved their dream Thursday as they were sworn in as U.S. citizens.
Residents from more than 20 countries became citizens during a ceremony at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum. Those sworn in say they just want to be part of the American dream.
Maria Pena, from the Dominican Republic, says now that she is a citizen she wants to work on becoming a police officer. She also hopes her new status will allow her to bring her dad to America.
"The citizens have had to do lots and lots of work to get to this stage," says Vera Scanlon, a U.S. magistrate judge. "Some had to learn English, they all had to pass the citizenship test and they came out here and they promised to support and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Immigration officials say each year about 86,000 people in the New York City area become U.S. citizens.
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Police: Man wanted for inappropriately touching, exposing himself on C train
Police: Man wanted for inappropriately touching, exposing himself on C train
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man in connection to a lewd act.
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A new public art project in Fort Greene is honoring what many call unsung heroes.
Street named after Haitian revolutionary leader
Street named after Haitian revolutionary leader
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A street was renamed after a Haitian revolutionary leader with the help of elected officials in East Flatbush.
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Police: Man accused of forcible touching in Sunset Park
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Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they say inappropriately touched someone in Sunset Park.
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Aftermath of bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy
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A general view of the Morandi bridge which collapsed on August 14, 2018 in Genoa, Italy.
A general view of the Morandi bridge which collapsed on August 14, 2018 in Genoa, Italy.
A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed in the Italian port city of Genoa during a sudden, violent storm, sending vehicles plunging 45 meters (nearly 150 feet) into a heap of rubble.
A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed in the Italian port city of Genoa during a sudden, violent storm, sending vehicles plunging 45 meters (nearly 150 feet) into a heap of rubble.
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The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
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Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
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Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
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Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
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A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
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Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
