There is no merit to defendant's contention that the trial court improperly limited his cross-examination of the complaining witness concerning, inter alia, his perception of violence in the neighborhood and whether he had ever used and carried a box cutter. The questions were not relevant, and defense counsel was otherwise afforded sufficient scope to prove the defense of justification ( see, People v. Smith, 205 A.D.2d 458, lv denied 84 N.Y.2d 872).
Concur — Sullivan, J.P., Rosenberger, Kupferman, Ross and Williams, JJ.