Adjudged that the petitions are denied and the proceedings are 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 cases where judicial authority is challenged — acts or threatens to act either without jurisdiction or in excess of its authorized powers" (Matter of Holtzman v Goldman, 71 N.Y.2d 564, 569; Matter of Crain Communications v Hughes, 74 N.Y.2d 626, 627-628). The petitioner here has failed to demonstrate a clear legal right to the relief requested which could not be otherwise safeguarded through alternative remedies (see, Matter of Lipari v Owens, 70 N.Y.2d 731; Matter of Rush v Mordue, 68 N.Y.2d 348, 353). Thus, the proceedings are dismissed. Thompson, J.P., Bracken, Sullivan and Ritter, JJ., concur.