
    The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Jon Santiago, Appellant.
    [955 NYS2d 886]
   Contrary to the People’s contention, the defendant did not validly waive his right to appeal (see People v Lopez, 6 NY3d 248, 256 [2006]; People v Wright, 89 AD3d 874, 874-875 [2011]).

However, the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in denying the defendant’s request for youthful offender treatment (see CPL 720.20 [1]). Moreover, the sentences imposed were not excessive (see People v Suitte, 90 AD2d 80 [1982]). Mastro, J.P., Rivera, Roman and Sgroi, JJ., concur.  