ALBANY, NY (06/16/2008; 1555)(readMedia)-- Matthew Walter has been named the Executive Director at New York Republican State Committee. Mr. Walter has served as the state GOP Communications Director for the past year. Prior to that, he served for over a decade in the State Senate Majority Press Office, most recently as the Assistant Press Secretary to the Senate Majority.

Outgoing Executive Director Allison Coccia has resigned to pursue other career opportunities. We thank her for her service and wish her well in all her future endeavors.

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