DECISION ORDER
ORDERED that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs and disbursements.
The Family Court properly weighed all of the relevant factors in determining this custody dispute. Although there was evidence that the father was a good parent, the court determined that it was in the best interest of the children to remain with their mother, who was more sensitive to their emotional needs and likely to encourage their relationship with their father. In addition, the girls are very attached to their step-siblings with whom they have lived for their entire lives. The Family Court is in the best position to evaluate the testimony, character, temperament, and sincerity of the parties, and its findings are entitled to great weight. Since the Family Court's determination has a sound and substantial basis in the record, it will not be disturbed (see, Matter of Louise E.S. v. W. Stephen S., 64 N.Y.2d 946; Klat v. Klat, 176 A.D.2d 922; Matter of Coyne v. Coyne, 150 A.D.2d 573).
BRACKEN, J.P., SULLIVAN, ALTMAN and KRAUSMAN, JJ., concur.