In light of the arbitrator's conclusions that respondent, a teacher in the New York City school system for more than 23 years, had successfully undergone treatment for her addiction and that she was "fit to teach," the arbitration award imposing a fine equivalent to two months' salary, rather than termination, was not irrational and did not violate strong public policy (see Matter of Silverman [Benmor Coats],
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