Order unanimously affirmed without costs.
Memorandum:
In this abuse and neglect proceeding, Family Court erred during the fact-finding hearing in taking "judicial notice" of the testimony of two witnesses at a prior hearing pursuant to Family Court Act § 1028 without first determining that they were unavailable (see, CPLR 4517). Nevertheless, that error does not require reversal because a substantial right of a party was not prejudiced (see...
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