Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
A defendant moving to vacate a default in appearing or answering the complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) must establish a reasonable excuse for the default and demonstrate the existence of a potentially meritorious defense (see CPLR 5015 [a] [1]; Eugene Di Lorenzo, Inc. v A.C. Dutton Lbr. Co.,
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