Ordered that the judgments are affirmed.
Viewing the evidence, the law, and the circumstances of this case in their totality and as of the time of the representation, the defendant was not denied effective assistance of counsel ( see, People v Satterfield, 66 NY2d 796; People v Baldi, 54 NY2d 137). The defendant's arguments as to the effectiveness of his representation concerning matters which are de hors the record are not reviewable on direct appeal ( see, People v Bartlett, 215 AD2d 489; People v Nieblas, 213 AD2d 498; People v Thompson, 211 AD2d 651).
The defendant's remaining contentions are either unpreserved for appellate review, without merit, or do not require a new trial.