Ordered that the order of disposition is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
Although the order of disposition has expired, the adjudication of neglect constitutes a permanent and significant stigma. Moreover, the finding of neglect might indirectly affect the father's status in potential future proceedings. Therefore, the appeal is not academic (see Matter of Sidney S.,
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