New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s press secretary has been positioned on depart, her workplace confirmed to Spectrum Information on Wednesday, following alleged sexual harassment allegations.
Sources informed Spectrum Information that Avi Small is on depart following an incident that occurred on June 16 at an all-staff retreat. It was reported final Wednesday and Small was instantly placed on depart, in keeping with sources.
“Governor Hochul has zero tolerance for misconduct by any New York State worker, and has instituted the strongest office protections and coaching insurance policies in State historical past. Whereas we can’t touch upon an open investigation, as quickly as a grievance was dropped at the Chamber the worker in query was positioned on depart,” Anthony Hogrebe, communications director for Gov. Hochul, mentioned in a press release.
The incident is being investigated by outdoors counsel, in keeping with sources.
In response to his LinkedIn profile, Small has been Hochul’s press secretary since July 2023. He was beforehand first deputy press secretary shortly after Hochul turned governor in 2021.
