N.Y. Family Court Act § 737: Service of summons

§ 737. Service of summons. (a) Service of a summons and petition shall

be made by delivery of a true copy thereof to the person summoned at

least twenty-four hours before the time stated therein for appearance.

If so requested by one acting on behalf of the respondent or by a parent

or other person legally responsible for his care, the court shall not

proceed with the hearing or proceeding earlier than three days after

such service.

(b) If after reasonable effort, personal service is not made, the

court may at any stage in the proceedings make an order providing for

substituted service in the manner provided for substituted service in

civil process in courts of record.