Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
The Supreme Court properly dismissed the cause of action alleging defamation insofar as asserted against the respondents. Contrary to the plaintiff's contention, the challenged statements were absolutely privileged under Civil Rights Law § 74 (see Holy Spirit Assn. for Unification of World Christianity v New York Times Co.,
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