Previous coverage above on Small being reportedly suspended by Governor Hochul.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Governor’s Office confirmed to NEWS10 on Friday that Hochul’s press secretary Avi Small has resigned. This comes after a New York Times report that Small was accused of sexual harassment.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul previously placed Small on administrative leave for allegedly inappropriately touching another male staffer, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to The Times. Small joined Hochul’s office in 2021.
The Governor’s Office sent NEWS10 this statement about the issue on Thursday, after Small was reportedly suspended:
Governor Hochul has zero tolerance for misconduct by any New York State employee, and has instituted the strongest workplace protections and training policies in State history. While we cannot comment on an open investigation, as soon as a complaint was brought to the Chamber the employee in question was placed on leave.
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