Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
Since the plaintiff elected to file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights, she is barred from commencing an action in State court based on the same alleged discriminatory practices (see, Executive Law § 297; Marine Midland Bank v. New York State Div. of Human Rights, 75 N.Y.2d 240; Emil v. Dewey, 49 N.Y.2d 968; Matter of James v. Coughlin, 124 A.D.2d 728). Bracken, J.P., Rosenblatt, Lawrence, Krausman and Goldstein, JJ., concur.