Although defendants do not oppose consolidation of this matter, they do contend that because they commenced their action first in New York County, Supreme Court erred in fixing the place of trial in Putnam County where the second action was commenced. However, while it is generally true that, in the absence of special circumstances, venue of a consolidated action should be where the first action was instituted (see, Strasser v Neuringer,
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