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People v Gast 2026 NY Slip Op 05970 October 14, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. The People of the State of New York, respondent, v Nicholas Gast, appellant. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on October 14, 2026 2023-07687, (Ind. No. 3/22) Francesca