IN RE CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION OF ARNOLD WALTER NURSING HOME

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ivan J. Punchatz argued the cause for appellant Arnold Walter Nursing Home; (Cohen, Shapiro, Polisher, Shiekman and Cohen, attorneys; Mr. Punchatz, of counsel and on the brief with Elizabeth G. Litten).

Mary F. Rubinstein, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent Commissioner of Health (Deborah T. Poritz, Attorney General, attorney; Joseph L. Yannotti, Assistant Attorney General, of counsel; Ms. Rubinstein, on the brief).

Richard R. Width argued the cause for respondent Riverview Health Services Corporation (Lindabury, McCormick & Estabrook, attorneys; Mr. Width, on the brief).

Theodosia A. Tamborlane argued the cause for respondent Laurel Associates, Inc. (Ms. Tamborlane, of counsel and on the brief with Jonathan H. Barkhorn).

Before Judges GAULKIN, BAIME and KESTIN.