Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the People and giving them the benefit of every reasonable inference (People v Malizia, 62 N.Y.2d 755, cert denied 469 U.S. 932), we find that the evidence was sufficient as a matter of law to support the verdict finding defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of attempted murder in the second degree. Contrary to defendant's contention, the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it closed the courtroom to four of appellant's friends, during the testimony of a witness, who had reported their attempt to intimidate him (People v Guzman, 176 A.D.2d 561, 563, lv denied 79 N.Y.2d 920).
We have considered defendant's remaining arguments and find them to be without merit.
Concur — Sullivan, J.P., Carro, Ellerin and Wallach, JJ.