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Matter of John P. v State of New York 2026 NY Slip Op 06624 November 13, 2026 Appellate Division, Fourth Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. IN THE MATTER OF JOHN P., PETITIONER-APPELLANT, v STATE OF NEW YORK, RESPONDENT-RESPONDENT. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Decided on November 13