Ordered that the order of fact-finding is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
Contrary to the mother's contention, the Family Court's finding of neglect as to the child James S., based on her use of excessive corporal punishment, is supported by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act § 1012 [f] [i] [B]; § 1046 [b] [i]). That child's out-of-court statement regarding the use of corporal punishment by the mother was sufficiently corroborated...
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