Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
Contrary to the defendant's contention, the trial court did not err in refusing to disqualify a sworn juror who expressed some apprehension after the defendant approached her as she exited the courthouse. Upon questioning, the juror unequivocally stated that she would be able to reach a fair and impartial decision. The court properly concluded that the juror was not grossly unqualified to serve as a member of the jury ( see, CPL 270.35; People v. Rodriguez, 71 N.Y.2d 214, 219; People v. Acevedo, 207 A.D.2d 842; People v. Larrabee, 201 A.D.2d 924; People v. Attanasio, 191 A.D.2d 447; People v. Hill, 167 A.D.2d 418).
The defendant's sentence was not excessive ( see, People v. Suitte, 90 A.D.2d 80).
O'Brien, J.P., Sullivan, Krausman and Florio, JJ., concur.