ORDERED that the judgment is affirmed.
At an independent source hearing, the People established by clear and convincing evidence that the in-court identification of the defendant was based upon the witness's independent observation of the defendant (see, People v. Hyatt, 162 A.D.2d 713, 714; see also, People v. Thomas, 51 N.Y.2d 466, 474-475).
Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see, People v. Contes, 60 N.Y.2d 620), we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, upon the exercise of our factual review power, we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt was not against the weight of the evidence (see, CPL 470.15).
The defendant's sentence was not excessive (see, People v. Suitte, 90 A.D.2d 80).
The defendant's remaining contentions are without merit.
RITTER, J.P., KRAUSMAN, H. MILLER and SMITH, JJ., concur.