As the People concede, defendant is entitled to an express determination of whether, notwithstanding his conviction of an armed felony offense, he is eligible for youthful offender treatment based on the factors set forth in CPL 720.10 (3), and if so, whether such treatment should be granted (see People v Middlebrooks,
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