Over two dozen become naturalized U.S. citizens in Dutchess County

POUGHKEEPSIE – A total of 25 individuals from 19 different countries raised their right hands on Friday and took the Oath of Allegiance to become American citizens at a Naturalization ceremony.

Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall hosted the celebratory event that was presided over by the Judge Christi Acker in the Dutchess County Legislature Chambers.