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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Man on scooter wanted for groping 2 women in Greenpoint
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Health and learning hub opens at Bed-Stuy shelter
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A Fort Greene deli owner has taken a stand against the Trump administration’s immigration policies by adding two signs on his storefront.
A Fort Greene deli owner has taken a stand against the Trump administration’s immigration policies by adding two signs on his storefront.
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Elected officials gathered at a vigil at the Bronx County Building Friday, demanding that families who have separated at the border be reunited.
Elected officials gathered at a vigil at the Bronx County Building Friday, demanding that families who have separated at the border be reunited.
Police: Pregnant woman's arm severed in Sunset Park; husband likely suspect
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Word on the Street: Summer plans
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Thursday marked the first day of summer, so News 12 is asking: what are your summer plans?
Thursday marked the first day of summer, so News 12 is asking: what are your summer plans?
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News 12 gets look at facility housing migrant children separated from families
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News 12 is getting a firsthand look at one of four Westchester-based facilities housing immigrant children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Charities help families across US border
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News 12's sister network i24 News got access to one of the shelters set up by a Catholic charity across the U.S. border, where families wait before being processed for entry into the U.S.
Business briefs: Uber, Tesla, Facebook
Business briefs: Uber, Tesla, Facebook
The person behind the wheel during Uber's fatal self-driving car crash was not watching the road, but Hulu.
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The person behind the wheel during Uber's fatal self-driving car crash was not watching the road, but Hulu.
#N12BK: Summer in the city for kids
#N12BK: Summer in the city for kids
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2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards
2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards
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The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
KTUphoria rocks Jones Beach
KTUphoria rocks Jones Beach
Pitbull, the Backstreet Boys and others were at Jones Beach on Saturday, June 16, for KTU's KTUphoria.
Pitbull, the Backstreet Boys and others were at Jones Beach on Saturday, June 16, for KTU's KTUphoria.
PHOTOS: Mermaid Parade in Coney Island
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Photos from the 2018 Coney Island Mermaid Parade.
Photos from the 2018 Coney Island Mermaid Parade.
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
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The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
2018 FIFA World Cup Photos
2018 FIFA World Cup Photos
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
Premiere of 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
Premiere of 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.2018 US Open Photos
2018 US Open Photos
News 12's Kevin Maher takes a fan photo ahead of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
News 12 wants to see your photos from the US Open! Share them on Twitter and Instagram with #N12USOpen.
News 12 wants to see your photos from the US Open! Share them on Twitter and Instagram with #N12USOpen.
