Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
The proponent of a motion for summary judgment must make a prima facie showing of entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, and the failure to sustain that initial burden requires the denial of the motion (see, Alvarez v Prospect Hosp.,
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