Exhibit 23 - ---------- CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ----------------------------------------- As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports 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, 333-47794 and 333-66138. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP New York, NY April 26, 2002