This proceeding pursuant to Family Court Act article 10 was dismissed by the Family Court, Suffolk County, on the ground that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the child who is the subject of the proceeding was not alleged to be present in the State of New York. On this appeal by the petitioner, we reverse the order and reinstate the petition.
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