The Hochul Aide on Leave for Harassment reportedly was the subject of prior complaints.
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New York Government Kathy Hochul A top aide who was recently taken leave over allegations of sexual harassment has reportedly filed a previous complaint against him, leading to an investigation.
Hochul spokesman Avi Small reportedly was the subject of a complaint allegedly accusing junior staff of the junior staff. According to Politico. The outlet cited five people who know firsthand about the probes given anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the problem. According to Politico, the governor’s human resources department and external law firms conducted the investigation.
New York Governor Kathy Hokle will speak at a press conference held in Manhattan, New York City on February 20, 2025. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)
People familiar with the issue that spoke to Politico said Small has a history of screaming at young staff and fearing that several employees will work with him. Politico reported that four of the five people who spoke to the outlet said they had witnessed a small disciplinary staff over the error in the press release. Governor’s The engagement we spoke was not going as planned.
An investigation into the treatment of Small’s junior staff did not result in personnel violations, Politico reported, citing another person who was familiar with the results. The source reportedly told Politico that Hochul had accidentally created a system that quickly caused serious probes that could incorrectly damage the subject’s reputation.
Law firms Calcagni & Kanefsky reportedly conducted interviews with Hochul staff about Small’s actions. According to Politico, who cited the source, staff were worried when they learned that a smaller extension of the Associate Secretary’s responsibility would work more closely with Underling.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will speak at the State Capitol in Albany, New York on February 1, 2023 (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)
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Politico reported that several staff members met with HR after the 2024 survey was completed and asked about the lack of information regarding the results of the survey. Staff were reportedly encouraged not to discuss the small-scale allegations. Additionally, multiple sources reportedly told Politico that he had information given to HR about small cornering and questions in the supply closet.
According to the report, Small was recently on leave over allegations that he inappropriately touched staff during an office retreat in Albany on June 16th. According to multiple outlets, the governor’s office said they alleged that there were few small lawsuits shortly after the complaints were filed.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will speak at Dutch Broadway Elementary School in Elmont, New York on May 9, 2023. (Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM Getty Images)
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When Hochul took over for the former government Andrew Cuomo After being banished in 2021 amid allegations of sexual harassment, she vowed that “I will not describe my administration as a ‘toxic work environment’.” Cuomo denied any fraud.
According to October 2021 press release From Calcagni & Kanefsky, Hochul has announced a new initiative aimed at tackling workplace bullying and discrimination.
Hochul’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital, filed on July 4th. FoxNewsDigital was also unable to contact Small.