Ordered that the order is affirmed, with one bill of costs to the respondents appearing separately and filing separate briefs.
It is well settled that the proponent of a motion for summary judgment must make a prima facie showing of entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, tendering sufficient evidence to demonstrate the absence of any material issue of fact (see, Zuckerman v City of New York,
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