The People of the State of New York Ex Rel. Joseph Ninesling, Appellants v. Nassau County Department of…

Summary

The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's order allowing the Department of Social Services to remove the foster child for adoption, holding that foster parents cannot retain custody before the statutory two‑year period and must show a detrimental impact of removal. The dissenting judges argued the child’s long‑standing attachment warranted reversal.