Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the People's contention, the Supreme Court did not tell the defendant that he ordinarily would retain his right to appeal after a guilty plea. Instead, the court told the defendant that he was required to waive his right to appeal. Inasmuch as the record does not establish that the defendant voluntarily waived his right to appeal, the waiver is not enforceable (see People v Pelaez,
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