Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
In fulfilling our responsibility to conduct an independent review of the weight of the evidence pursuant to CPL 470.15 (5), we nevertheless accord great deference to the factfinder's opportunity to view the witnesses, hear the testimony, and observe demeanor (see People v Mateo,
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