Opinion
March 30, 1998
Adjudged that the determination is confirmed and the proceeding is dismissed on the merits, with costs.
The determination of the respondents was supported by substantial evidence ( see, CPLR 7803; 300 Gramatan Ave. Assocs. v. State Div. of Human Rights, 45 N.Y.2d 176, 181). Moreover, the penalty of dismissal imposed was not so disproportionate to the offenses committed as to be shocking to one's sense of fairness ( see, Matter of Pell v. Board of Educ., 34 N.Y.2d 222, 233), especially in light of the petitioner's failure to correct his behavior after prior reprimands and suspensions ( see, Matter of Short v. Nassau County Civ. Serv. Commn., 45 N.Y.2d 721; Matter of Tinney v. Schneider, 216 A.D.2d 474).
The petitioner's remaining contentions are without merit.
Joy, J. P., Krausman, Florio and Luciano, JJ., concur.