Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, the Supreme Court properly denied both of his motions to dismiss the indictment, which motions were made on the ground that he was deprived of his statutory right to a speedy trial pursuant to CPL 30.30 (1) (a). Where a defendant is charged with a felony, the People must be ready for trial within six months of the commencement of the criminal action, not including excludable periods (
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