Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
The closure of the courtroom during the testimony of an undercover police officer was proper. After a hearing, the court determined that the police officer was still operating undercover in Queens County and that the closure of the courtroom during his testimony was necessary to protect him. The court properly articulated its findings as to the necessity of the closure (see, People v Jones,
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