One of the last George Pataki holdovers to walk the halls of second floor in the Capitol has been replaced.
Karen Paikin, who was Pataki's — and for a short time, Eliot Spitzer's — Jewish liaison, was replaced today by Ross Wallenstein, an aide to Rep. Gary Ackerman of Queens and Nassau.
Here's an email from Wallenstein announcing the move:
Dear Friends & Colleagues:
I want to let you all know that after 4 years working for Congressman
Ackerman, today is my last day.
I am moving on to work for Governor Eliot Spitzer, where I will be
doing Intergovernmental Affairs and Jewish Community Affairs.
After today, you can feel free to reach me by cell phone at
917-###-#### or at ross#####@####.com.
I will send out my new contact information when I get it.
All the best,
Ross
