New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's press secretary has resigned, her office confirmed to Spectrum News on Friday, following alleged sexual harassment allegations.

Sources told Spectrum News that Avi Small was placed on leave following an incident that occurred on June 16 at an all-staff retreat. It was reported last Wednesday and Small was immediately put on leave, according to sources.

"Governor Hochul has zero tolerance for misconduct by any New York State employee, and has instituted the strongest workplace protections and training policies in State history. While we cannot comment on an open investigation, as soon as a complaint was brought to the Chamber the employee in question was placed on leave," Anthony Hogrebe, communications director for Gov. Hochul, said in a statement this week.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Small was Hochul's press secretary since July 2023. He was previously first deputy press secretary shortly after Hochul became governor in 2021.