Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, without costs or disbursements, the motion to dismiss is denied, the petition is reinstated, and the matter is remitted to the Family Court, Dutchess County, for further proceeding with respect to the petition.
Generally, in cases of alleged child abuse or neglect, it is recognized that "[a] child need not sustain a serious injury in order to justify a finding that he or she has been abused. It is sufficient to show...
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