After the reverse stock split transaction discussed in Note 16 to the Company's Financial Statements is effected, we expect to be in a position to render the following consent. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP Melville, New York May 20, 2002 EXHIBIT 23.1.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports (and to the references to our Firm under the captions "Selected Financial Data" and "Experts") included in or made a part of this registration statement Amendment No. 1.