Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
In order to avoid a dismissal pursuant to CPLR 3215 (c), it is necessary for a plaintiff to demonstrate (1) an excuse for his failure to apply for a default judgment for over a year, and (2) the existence of a meritorious cause of action (Rendelman v Southside Hosp.,
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