In re Jamie V.

Order of fact-finding and disposition, Family Court, New York County (Susan K. Knipps, J.), entered on or about April 16, 2012, which, insofar as appealed from as limited by the briefs, found that respondent father had neglected the subject child, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The finding of neglect was supported by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act § 1046 [b] [i]). The record shows that the father was operating his admitted drug dealing out of the family apartment. The father also chose not to testify, which entitled the court to draw the strongest possible inference…