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Fifty New Citizens Celebrate Milestone at Long Island Museum

5/18/2025

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Fifty hopefuls from 29 nations took a monumental step on May 7, becoming naturalized citizens at Stony Brook’s Long Island Museum. Magistrate Judge James Wicks led the inspiring ceremony, where Judge Joseph Bianco urged the new citizens to honor their roots while actively shaping their new home. Each candidate celebrated this milestone with a museum membership.

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Fifty hopefuls from 29 nations took a monumental step on May 7, becoming naturalized citizens at Stony Brook’s Long Island Museum. Magistrate Judge James Wicks led the inspiring ceremony, where Judge Joseph Bianco urged the new citizens to honor their roots while actively shaping their new home. Each candidate celebrated this milestone with a museum membership.