EXHIBIT 6

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Accounting and
Auditing Experts" and to the use of our report dated March 16, 2001, with
respect to the financial statements of The United States Life Insurance Company
in the City of New York included in this Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement (Form S-6, Nos. 333-57062 and 811-09359) of The United
States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York Separate Account USL VL-R
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                          /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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New York, New York
October 25, 2001