Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in discharging a sworn juror before the commencement of deliberations. The "reasonably thorough inquiry" (CPL 270.35 [2] [a]) conducted by the court supported its conclusion that the juror would be unavailable for continued service due to a family member's medical emergency (see People v. Page,
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