Ordered that the dispositional order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
In a proceeding to terminate parental rights based on permanent neglect, the petitioners must establish as a threshold matter that they exerted diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (see, Matter of Sheila G.,
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