Opinion
July 12, 1989
Appeal from the Erie County Court, McCarthy, J.
Present — Doerr, J.P., Denman, Boomer, Balio and Lawton, JJ.
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Defendant was convicted of assault in the first degree (Penal Law § 120.10) and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 265.01). On appeal, he claims that the jury verdict was contrary to the weight of evidence. We have exercised our independent review powers (see, People v Bleakley, 69 N.Y.2d 490) and conclude that his claim is without merit.