Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
Contrary to the father's contention, the evidence adduced at the hearing established, by clear and convincing evidence, that he had abandoned the children for the period of six months immediately prior to filing the petition (see Social Services Law § 384-b [5] [a]; Matter of Kerry J.,
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