
    City of New York et al., Plaintiffs, v Thomas A. Maul, Defendant. L.J. et al., Intervenors-Respondents, v John B. Mattingly, as Commissioner, New York City Administration for Childrens’ Services, Appellant, et al., Defendant.
    Submitted February 16, 2010;
    decided February 18, 2010
   Motion by New York State Association of Counties for leave to file a brief amicus curiae on the appeal herein granted and the proposed brief is accepted as filed. Two copies of the brief must be served and 24 copies filed within seven days.  