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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Coney Island Cyclone celebrates 90 years
Coney Island Cyclone celebrates 90 years
Coney Island's historic Cyclone roller coaster celebrated its 90th birthday on Monday.
Coney Island's historic Cyclone roller coaster celebrated its 90th birthday on Monday.
Forecast: Mostly cloudy, chance for rain Tuesday
News 12 Brooklyn weather update.
News 12 Brooklyn weather update.
Students get second chance at high school diplomas
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A special graduation ceremony was held Monday for a group of students who earned another shot at their high school diplomas.
A special graduation ceremony was held Monday for a group of students who earned another shot at their high school diplomas.
Trump travel ban partly reinstated; fall court arguments set
Trump travel ban partly reinstated; fall court arguments set
The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it.
The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it.
2 wanted in connection with Sunset Park burglaries
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Authorities say two people are wanted in connection with six burglaries of area businesses ranging from May 30 to as recently as June 20.
Authorities say two people are wanted in connection with six burglaries of area businesses ranging from May 30 to as recently as June 20.
No one injured in two-alarm fire at Manhattan Beach home
No one injured in two-alarm fire at Manhattan Beach home
The fire occurred on a residential block in Manhattan Beach at 125 Norfolk St. at around 2:30 a.m.Monday.
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Brooklyn Talks Trump: Melania Trump in The White House
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From health care to immigration; Brooklyn Talks Trump.
From health care to immigration; Brooklyn Talks Trump.
Myth Busting Monday: Brushing twice a day
Myth Busting Monday: Brushing twice a day
On this week's Myth Busting Monday, News 12 answers the question: Do you need to brush your teeth twice a day?
On this week's Myth Busting Monday, News 12 answers the question: Do you need to brush your teeth twice a day?
NYPD, Make-A-Wish help boy fulfill dream of becoming officer
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NYPD officers at Brooklyn North and the Make-A-Wish Foundation helped a young boy from Sunset Park fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.
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Best of Brooklyn: College grad accepted to 11 med schools
Best of Brooklyn: College grad accepted to 11 med schools
Brooklyn College graduate Chelsea Batista got into 11 medical schools after recently receiving her bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in neuroscience.
Brooklyn College graduate Chelsea Batista got into 11 medical schools after recently receiving her bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in neuroscience.
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Replicas of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes at Oculus
Replicas of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes at Oculus
Replicas of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes on display at Oculus.
Replicas of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Frescoes on display at Oculus.
Your Brooklyn Father's Day Photos
Your Brooklyn Father's Day Photos
Post your photos to Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BKDads and you could see them on air!
Post your photos to Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BKDads and you could see them on air!
Grenfell Tower Fire in London
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Photos from a massive fire at Grenfell Tower in London. Flames engulfed the 24-story tower on June 14, 2017 and killed at least 12 people. Frightened residents banged on windows for help and dropped children from windows.
Photos from a massive fire at Grenfell Tower in London. Flames engulfed the 24-story tower on June 14, 2017 and killed at least 12 people. Frightened residents banged on windows for help and dropped children from windows.
Photos: One Love Manchester Benefit Concert
Photos: One Love Manchester Benefit Concert
Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for victims of a suicide bombing that tore through her last performance in the city nearly two weeks ago.
Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for victims of a suicide bombing that tore through her last performance in the city nearly two weeks ago.
Your 2017 Graduation Photos
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News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your #BKGRADS photos!
News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your graduation photos! Use the #BKGRADS on Instagram or Twitter to be featured on News12.com or News 12 Brooklyn!
News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your graduation photos! Use the #BKGRADS on Instagram or Twitter to be featured on News12.com or News 12 Brooklyn!
Best and Worst States to Retire
Best and Worst States to Retire
The Golden State was ranked among the worst this year, landing at No. 42. (Photo of Downtown Palm Springs, California)
Bankrate.com's 2017 Best and Worst States to Retire list ranks states according to their cost of living, crime rate, health care quality, tax burden, personal well-being for seniors and weather.
Bankrate.com's 2017 Best and Worst States to Retire list ranks states according to their cost of living, crime rate, health care quality, tax burden, personal well-being for seniors and weather.
President Trump welcomes president of Argentina to the White House
President Trump welcomes president of Argentina to the White House
Photos of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosting President Mauricio Macri of Argentina and the first lady of Argentina, Juliana Awada at the White House on April 27, 2017.
Photos of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosting President Mauricio Macri of Argentina and the first lady of Argentina, Juliana Awada at the White House on April 27, 2017.
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Plan a National Parks Bucket List
Plan a National Parks Bucket List
Acadia National Park - Acadia is great for hiking and biking, and there's some sandy coastline for a beach day, too. Explore the shops and lobster pounds in Bar Harbor.
Plan your own National Parks bucket list, and start with these must-see spots.
Plan your own National Parks bucket list, and start with these must-see spots.
Photos: Notable deaths of 2017
Photos: Notable deaths of 2017
Actress Mary Tyler Moore, star of the sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died Jan. 25, 2017. She was 80 years old. Caption
Celebrities, musicians and other notable people who passed away in 2017.
Celebrities, musicians and other notable people who passed away in 2017.
