In re Chandler D.

— In two related neglect proceedings pursuant to Family Court Act article 10, the Nassau County Department of Social Services appeals from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County (Pessala, J.), dated August 10, 2004, which granted the motion of the respondent mother, Carole D., to dismiss the petitions in both proceedings insofar as asserted against her.

Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, without costs or disbursements, the motion is denied, and the petitions in both proceedings are reinstated insofar as asserted against Carole D.

The Family Court erred in dismissing the…