Order unanimously affirmed without costs.
Memorandum:
On appeal from an order finding that respondent abandoned his child and terminating his parental rights on that basis (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [b]; [5]), respondent contends that he was denied procedural due process because he was not afforded the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the proceeding. Respondent's contention is unpreserved for our review (see,
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