DECISION ORDER
ORDERED that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
The appellant did not demonstrate a reasonable excuse for his default and a meritorious defense. Accordingly, the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in denying his motion to vacate the judgment entered upon his default (see, Baumer v. Baumer, 268 A.D.2d 495; [2d Dept., Jan. 24, 2000]; Koslosky v. Koslosky, 267 A.D.2d 357; Bambino v. Bambino, 261 A.D.2d 426).