The state of New York has agreed to pay $450,000 to settle a lawsuit from an ex-aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo who alleged Cuomo sexually harassed and groped her while he was in office.

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

Lawyers for Brittany Commisso said the settlement “is a complete vindication of her claims” against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is now running to be mayor of New York City.