Opinion
July 27, 1998
Appeal from the County Court, Westchester County (Murphy, J.).
Ordered that the judgment is affirmed
Contrary to the defendant's contention there was sufficient independent proof to "`connect the defendant to the crime [in such a way] as to reasonably satisfy the jury that the accomplice [was] telling the truth'" (People v. Johnson, 188 A.D.2d 552, 553, quoting People v. Glasper, 52 N.Y.2d 970, 971).
The sentence was neither harsh nor excessive (see, People v. Suitte, 90 A.D.2d 80).
The defendant's remaining claims are unpreserved for appellate review, harmless in light of the overwhelming proof of his guilt, or without merit.
Bracken, J. P., Thompson, Sullivan and Pizzuto, JJ., concur.