Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won key Democratic congressional primaries in New York, toppling established figures and highlighting party divisions over ideology, Israel, and immigration.
Progressive candidates, including those backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, secured key victories in New York primary elections, signaling a leftward shift within the Democratic Party. Incumbent Dan Goldman lost his seat, highlighting divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
Three congressional candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani won closely watched primaries in New York City. Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier secured victories, expanding Mamdani's progressive influence. Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, lost his bid for the House.
Incumbent Dan Goldman faces an unexpected tough re-election bid in New York's 10th congressional district against progressive challenger Brad Lander, with labor unions split in their support.
Brooklyn cafe Poetica posted on Instagram that Congressman Dan Goldman is not welcome after he visited with his daughter. The cafe cited his pro-Israel stance, calling him a "genocide enabler." The DOJ has opened an investigation into the cafe for potential discrimination.
Poetica Coffee in NYC faces a DOJ civil rights investigation for allegedly discriminating against Rep. Dan Goldman due to his stance on Israel. The coffee shop posted a now-deleted message calling him a "genocide enabler" and stating they would have turned him away. Goldman reported a positive interaction with staff during his visit.
The US Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into Poetica Coffee, a New York-based cafe chain, after it announced on social media it would not serve Democratic US House Representative Dan Goldman due to his support for Israel. The chain called Goldman a "genocide enabler" and stated he should never return.
Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn refunded Congressman Dan Goldman's order and publicly shamed him for his stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, calling him a 'genocide enabler.' The café's actions sparked debate about its inclusive mission statement and drew criticism from Jewish community leaders.
