In re Nicole P.

—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Petitioner established by clear and convincing evidence that respondent abandoned his two children (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [b]; [5] [a]; Matter of Matthew YY., 274 AD2d 685). Although respondent testified that he repeatedly attempted to contact the children while he was in prison, his testimony was contradictory, thereby raising a credibility issue to be determined by Family Court (see, Matter of Ashton, 254 AD2d 773, lv denied 92 NY2d 817; Matter of Ariel C., 248 AD2d 976, lv denied 92 NY2d 801; see also, Matter of Irene…