Mentor v. New York State Division of Parole

Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court (Zwack, J.), entered March 24, 2009 in Albany County, which dismissed petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, to review a determination of the Board of Parole denying petitioner’s request for parole release.

Petitioner is currently serving concurrent prison terms of 15 years to life and 2 to 6 years, having been convicted of murder in the second degree and robbery in the second degree, respectively. In May 2008, petitioner made his third appearance before the Board of Parole seeking parole release. The Board denied his…