The doctrine of res judicata bars this New York County action. Plaintiff's prior action, which was brought in Nassau County, and which was dismissed with prejudice, was premised on the same transactions and grounds as the instant action. While plaintiff seeks different relief in this action, that does not save the complaint from dismissal (see, O'Brien v City of Syracuse,
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