Opinion
February 2, 1998
Upon the petition and the papers filed in support of the proceeding, and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is
Adjudged that the petition is denied and the proceeding is dismissed, without costs or disbursements.
"Because of its extraordinary nature, prohibition is available only where there is a clear legal right, and then only when a court in — in cases where judicial authority is challenged — acts or threatens to act either without jurisdiction or in excess of its authorized powers" ( see, Matter of Holtzman v. Goldman, 71 N.Y.2d 564, 569; Matter of Rush v. Mordue, 68 N.Y.2d 348, 352). The petitioner has failed to demonstrate a clear right to the relief sought ( see, Matter of Sanchez v. Orgera, 221 A.D.2d 641; Matter of Arcuri v. Kirk, 231 A.D.2d 962; cf., Matter of Steingut v. Gold, 42 N.Y.2d 311, 315-316).
Miller, J. P., O'Brien, Copertino and McGinity, JJ., concur.