Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
A plaintiff seeking to restore a case to the trial calendar after it has been dismissed pursuant to CPLR 3404 must demonstrate the existence of a meritorious cause of action, a reasonable excuse for the delay, the absence of an intent to abandon the matter, and lack of prejudice to the defendant (see, Fishman v City of New York,
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