Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
To vacate its default in appearing or answering the amended verified complaint, the defendant was required to demonstrate a reasonable excuse for its default and a meritorious defense (see CPLR 5015 [a] [1]; Santiago v New York City Health & Hosps. Corp.,
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