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People v Cooper 2026 NY Slip Op 04231 July 2, 2026 Appellate Division, Third 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 Joseph Cooper, Appellant. Decided and Entered:July 2, 2026 113681 Calendar Date: May 28, 2026 Before: Garry, P.J., Fisher, Mackey, Corcoran And Ryba, JJ. Yorden C. Huban, Public