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