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Hochul's Press Secretary Placed on Leave over Sexual Harassment Allegations
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul's press secretary, Avi Small, was placed on administrative leave on July 2, 2025, amid sexual harassment allegations in Albany.
- The leave followed a complaint about inappropriate touching during a staff retreat incident on June 16, which triggered an internal investigation.
- Small joined Hochul's staff in 2021, was promoted to press secretary in mid-2023, and is accused by another state employee of misconduct at McGeary's Pub.
- Anthony Hogrebe, communications director, stated that once the Chamber was made aware of the complaint, the employee involved was immediately placed on leave, emphasizing Governor Hochul’s strict stance against any form of misconduct.
- This case highlights Hochul's efforts since 2021 to strengthen workplace protections and address harassment following her predecessor Cuomo's scandals.
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Hochul’s Aide Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Charge
The press secretary for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has been placed on administrative leave amid allegations he sexually harassed another staff member, Politico reported Wednesday. The press aide, Avi Small, has been removed from his position at least temporarily after accusations he inappropriately touched another of the governor's employees last month in a bar in Albany, according to a witness granted anonymity to speak on the matter. Spokesman…
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