Order unanimously affirmed with costs.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court properly denied the cross motion of defendants to amend their answer to add two affirmative defenses. Although leave to amend pleadings "shall be freely given" absent prejudice or surprise (CPLR 3025 [b]; see, Fahey v County of Ontario,
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