CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report included in this Form 11-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statement Nos. 33-98832, 333-10833, 333-31837, 333-46273, 333-48901 and 333-70293. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Melville, New York July 8, 1999