The papers clearly indicate a disregard of the repeated admonition that on a motion of this kind there must be a substantial demonstration of a valid excuse or a justification for the failure to proceed expeditiously with the action, and, in addition, there must be an affidavit of merits by the plaintiff. (See Rist v. 234 East 33rd Corp.,
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