We previously ordered a hearing on defendant's CPL 440.10 motion to vacate the judgment, and held the direct appeal in abeyance (179 A.D.3d 428 [1st Dept 2020]). Supreme Court conducted the hearing, and the record supports its findings. Defendant received effective assistance of counsel under the state and federal standards (see People v Benevento,
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