Governor Kathy Hochul's press secretary, Avi Small, has been suspended while an investigation into sexual harassment allegations is conducted. A male staffer claims that Small inappropriately touched him. Immediate action was taken by Hochul's office as soon as the claim was reported. Hochul has reiterated her commitment to zero tolerance for misconduct among state employees and has implemented robust workplace protections. She has previously promised to reform the Executive Chamber's handling of sexual harassment, especially in the wake of former Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation due to similar allegations.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's press secretary, Avi Small, is under investigation for allegedly inappropriately touching a male staffer, leading to his suspension during the inquiry.
Hochul's office stated their commitment to zero tolerance for misconduct and the implementation of strong workplace protections since she took office in 2021.
Governor Hochul emphasized that no one named in unethical conduct reports would stay in her administration, aiming to prevent a toxic work environment.
Previous Governor Andrew Cuomo faced multiple harassment allegations that ultimately led to his resignation, with Hochul promising reforms in handling such misconduct.
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