Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
We agree with the Supreme Court that the instant action is barred by the previous arbitration proceeding and award. It is well settled that the doctrine of res judicata applies to arbitration awards with the same force and effect as it applies to judgments of the courts (see, Matter of Ranni [Ross],
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