N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 411

§ 411. Jurisdiction. The family court has exclusive original\njurisdiction over proceedings for support or maintenance under this\narticle and in proceedings under article five-B of this act, known as\nthe uniform interstate family support act. On its own motion, the court\nmay at any time in the proceedings also direct the filing of a neglect\npetition in accord with article ten of this act.\n