Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated February 3, 2000 with respect to the financial
statements of IDS Life Insurance Company of New York and to the use of our
report dated March 17, 2000 with respect to the financial statements of IDS Life
of New York Account 8, included in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement (Form S-6, No. 333-44644) and related Prospectus for the
registration of the Flexible Premium Variable Life Insurance Policies to be
offered by IDS Life Insurance Company of New York.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 8, 2000
