Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
In order to vacate an order striking its answer based upon its default in appearing for a scheduled conference before the court, the defendant herein was required to demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for its failure to appear and a meritorious defense (see McClaren v Bell Atl.,
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