Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
A defendant seeking to vacate a default in appearing or answering must provide a reasonable excuse for the default and demonstrate a potentially meritorious defense to the action (see CPLR 5015[a][1]; Arias v First Presbyt. Church in Jamaica,
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