Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
The plaintiff commenced this action by filing a summons and complaint on December 16, 1996. The plaintiff did not file proof of service until May 13, 1997, 148 days later. Thus, the action was automatically dismissed on April 16, 1997 (see, CPLR former 306-b [a]; Connor v Deas,
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