EXHIBIT 23.5 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report dated January 21, 1997 (except with respect to the matter discussed in Note I, as to which the date is June 17, 1997) included in or made a part of this registration statement. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP _________________________________ Arthur Andersen LLP New York, New York December 9, 1997