Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary Avi Small resigns amid sexual harassment allegations

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary has resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and creating a toxic workplace, The Post has learned.

Avi Small, Hochul’s chief rep, officially submitted his letter of resignation Friday after being suspended pending an investigation into at least one sexual-harassment complaint against him.

Avi Small has been accused of sexual harassment and creating a toxic workplace. X/@avismall Governor Hochul speaking at a podium.Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office confirmed Small’s resignation. Matt Roberts/Shutterstock

Hochul’s office confirmed Small resigned, but declined to comment further.

Small had been on suspension since last week when another staffer complained he inappropriately touched them at a bar in Albany after a staff retreat last month.

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