Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
To vacate its default, the appellant was required to demonstrate a reasonable excuse for its nonappearance at a hearing and a meritorious defense (see CPLR 5015 [a] [1]). Whether an excuse is reasonable is a determination within the sound discretion of the court (see Abrams v. City of New York,
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