Opinion
February 19, 1991
Appeal from the County Court, Nassau County (Harrington, J.).
Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
On July 11, 1988, the defendant and codefendant approached three different women in two shopping centers located in Nassau County and attempted to steal their automobiles and personal property. The defendant fled the scene but, after pursuit, was apprehended by the Nassau County Police in Queens County. Contrary to the defendant's contention, the discretionary imposition of consecutive sentences was appropriate under the circumstances. The offenses constitute separate and distinct acts, distinguishable by time, place, and victim (see, Penal Law § 70.25; People v Gilliam, 112 A.D.2d 475; see also, People v Boyce, 133 A.D.2d 164).
The defendant's remaining contention is unpreserved for appellate review (see, People v Lemon, 62 N.Y.2d 745, 746) and, in any event, is without merit. Bracken, J.P., Lawrence, Eiber, Harwood and Rosenblatt, JJ., concur.