Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
When the jury requests further instructions during its deliberations, the court must "give such requested information or instruction as [it] deems proper" (CPL 310.30). While the court possesses some discretion in framing its supplemental instructions, it must respond meaningfully to the jury's inquiries without prejudice to the defendant (see, People v Almodovar,
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