Motion for leave to reargue or to appeal is denied, without costs. Since the order sought to be appealed directed a new trial, an appeal to the Court of Appeals may only be taken as of right by stipulating for judgment absolute (CPLR 5601, subd [c]; New York Cent & Hudson Riv. R. R. Co. v State of New York, 166 NY 286; United Nat. Bank v Ettinger, 60 AD2d 670; 7 Weinstein-Korn-Miller, NY Civ Prac, par 5602.09, pp 56-72). Concur — Murphy, P. J., Lupiano, Markewich, Sandler and Sullivan, JJ.