Ordered that the order dated July 1, 2015, is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
"A defendant seeking to vacate a default in appearing or answering pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the action" (Sussman v Jo-Sta Realty Corp.,
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