Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statement File Nos. 2-78324, 33-45011, 33-69224, 33-83400, 333-09271, 333-64043, 333-84237, 333-81067 and 333-47794. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP May 24, 2001 New York, New York