Judgment unanimously reversed on the law and new trial granted.
Memorandum:
After the jury commenced deliberations, an alternate juror replaced a juror who was unable to continue serving because of illness. Because defendant did not consent in writing to the replacement, reversal is required (see, CPL 270.35 [1]; People v Page,
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