Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law, and petition dismissed.
Memorandum:
In this disciplinary proceeding, the hearing officer relied solely upon a written misbehavior report prepared by a correction officer who witnessed the incident, supported by a taped interview with that officer. We agree that the misbehavior report constitutes substantial evidence (see, CPLR 7803 [4]; People ex rel. Corcoran v Smith,
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