The verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. There is no basis for disturbing the jury's determinations concerning credibility (see People v Gaimari, 176 N.Y. 84, 94). The consistent testimony of the People's main witnesses was corroborated by ballistics evidence.
The record establishes that defendant received meaningful assistance of counsel (see People v Benevento,
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