Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report included in this Form 10-K into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements File Nos. 333-53657, 333-53765, 333-92003, 333-79151, 333-40472, 333-43768, 333-60294 and 333-60294. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP March 14, 2002 New York, New York