Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Because the distance between Watertown and Buffalo is sufficient to frustrate petitioner's frequent and regular contact with the children, respondent was properly required to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances warranted her relocation ( see, Stec v Levindofske, 153 A.D.2d 310, 312, lv denied 75 N.Y.2d 711; cf., Matter of Giovannone v Giovannone, 206 A.D.2d 869, lv denied 84 N.Y.2d 805). The record supports Family Court's determination that respondent failed to meet that burden. The contention that the court erred in failing to interview the children in camera is not preserved for our review ( see, Matter of Newton v Newton, 210 A.D.2d 337). The visitation schedule fashioned by the court has a sound and substantial evidentiary basis and will not be disturbed ( see, Corsell v Corsell, 101 A.D.2d 766, 767).