Hochul suspends press secretary, NYT reports

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — As originally reported by the New York Times, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul placed her press secretary, Avi Small, on administrative leave. The suspension followed an allegation that Small inappropriately touched another male staffer, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to The Times.

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A request for comment from Small went unanswered as of Thursday afternoon.