New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's press secretary has resigned after sexual harassment allegations, CBS News New York has learned.

Avi Small, who had served as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s longtime press secretary, was accused of inappropriately touching another male aide.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has suspended her press secretary pending an investigation into alleged sexual harassment, according to multiple media reports Wednesday. Avi Small, who has been a key member of Hochul’s staff since she became governor in 2021, has been placed on suspension, according to The New York Times and Politico.