Ordered that the sentence is affirmed.
Initially, the People's contention that the defendant's appeal must be dismissed pursuant to CPL 450.10 (1) is without merit (see People v Pollenz,
"A waiver of the right to appeal is effective only so long as the record demonstrates that it was made knowingly, intelligently...
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