New York Governor Kathy Hochul has placed her longtime press secretary, Avi Small, on administrative leave following allegations of sexual harassment. The complaint, involving an alleged inappropriate touching incident at a staff retreat, is currently under investigation by outside counsel. Small had been scrutinized months earlier in a separate probe concerning his general workplace conduct, though that investigation did not involve sexual harassment claims. Sources familiar with the matter told The New York Times that Small joined Hochul's office in 2021. After the allegations surfaced and the subsequent suspension, Small resigned from his position.