Ordered that the sentence is affirmed (see, People v. Kazepis, 101 A.D.2d 816).
Moreover, despite the defendant's commendable efforts at rehabilitation, we conclude that a further reduction of his already lenient sentence in the interest of justice is unwarranted in view of the number and serious nature of his offenses. Mollen, P.J., Bracken, Rubin and Sullivan, JJ., concur.