Ordered that the judgment is affirmed, with costs.
Contrary to the petitioner's contention, the Supreme Court properly denied the petition. The remedy of mandamus is the appropriate remedy to enforce the performance of a ministerial duty. It is not available to compel an act with respect to which an administrative agency may exercise judgment or discretion (see Klostermann v Cuomo,
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