Full textThe People of the State of New York v. Christopher RiveraOpinions in this caseMajorityMajorityMajorityMajorityThe defendant’s valid waiver of his right to appeal precludes appellate review of his claim that his sentence was excessive (see People v Lopez, 6 NY3d 248, 258 [2006]). Mastro, A.P.J., Angiolillo, Belen and Austin, JJ., concur.