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IN THE MATTER OF ANGEL MARIE L. (ANONYMOUS). DUTCHESS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, respondent; and DOROTHY L. (ANONYMOUS), appellant. (Docket No. NN-07498-02/02A).

DECISION ORDER

ORDERED that the fact-finding order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

We find no basis to disturb the Family Court's determination in this case. The finding of neglect is supported by a preponderance of the credible evidence ( see Family Ct Act § 1046[b][i]), which demonstrated that the child was at imminent risk of danger as a result of the mother's mental illness ( see Matter of Octavia S., 255 A.D.2d 316, 316-317; Matter of Jesse DD., 223 A.D.2d 929, 931-932). Where, as here, the Family Court is confronted primarily with issues of credibility, its factual findings must be accorded great weight on appeal ( see Matter of Commissioner of Social Servs. of City of N.Y. v. Ivan G., 226 A.D.2d 529).

The mother's remaining contention is without merit.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, KRAUSMAN and COZIER, JJ., concur.

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IN THE MATTER OF ANGEL MARIE L
(Mar 29, 2004)