Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
A party seeking to vacate a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) "must demonstrate a reasonable excuse for its delay in appearing and answering the complaint and a meritorious defense to the action" (Eugene Di Lorenzo, Inc. v. A.C. Dutton Lbr. Co.,
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