The evidence supporting the element of physical injury under the robbery count was legally sufficient. The victim's testimony that he was repeatedly hit hard and knocked down, coupled with the evidence of his bruises, his absence from work for one week, and his doctor's prescription of painkillers five days after the incident, especially in view of the victim's age, provided extensive proof of physical injury (see, People v. Guidice, 83 N.Y.2d 630, 636; Matter of Veronica R., 268 A.D.2d 287, 702 N.Y.S.2d 23).
On the existing record, we find that defendant received meaningful representation (see, People v. Benevento, 91 N.Y.2d 708, 713-714).
We have considered and rejected defendant's remaining claims, including those raised in his pro se supplemental brief.
THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER OF SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT.