Ordered that the order is reversed, as a matter of discretion, with costs, the motion is denied, and the judgment is reinstated.
It is well settled that on a motion for leave to vacate a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 5015(a), a defendant must demonstrate a reasonable excuse for the default and a meritorious defense (see, Kolajo v City of New York,
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