Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
The Family Court providently exercised its discretion in extending the appellant's placement ( see, Family Ct Act § 355.3). The court's finding that extension of placement would both protect society and the best interests of the appellant ( see, Family Ct Act § 352.2; § 355.3 [4]), is supported by a preponderance of the evidence, which showed that he had exhibited overly aggressive and assaultive behavior towards his peers and agency staff members at the facility, and had committed a criminal offense within the preceding year ( see, Matter of Michelle T., 227 A.D.2d 226).
Rosenblatt, J.P., Copertino, Pizzuto, Krausman and Florio, JJ., concur.