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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked pool openings by diving into a city pool in a suit, but the moment quickly devolved into a political confrontation with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman over Blakeman’s remarks about DSA-backed candidate Brad Lander; Mamdani defended Lander as a proud Jewish New Yorker and denounced Blakeman’s comments as unacceptable, while Blakeman dismissed Mamdani’s credibility.
NBC News projects Brad Lander as the winner in New York’s 10th Congressional District Democratic primary over incumbent Dan Goldman, with Jennifer Moore listed as uncontested in her race; live results include county breakdowns and estimates of remaining votes.
Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary, boosted by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement, in a race that underscored a left-leaning tilt in New York’s congressional delegation. Lander campaigned on immigration and opposition to expanded U.S. military aid for Israel, arguing Goldman wasn’t forceful enough against Israel’s Gaza war, while Goldman leaned into his impeachment-era profile and Israel-aligned stance. With Goldman’s district safely Democratic, Lander’s win is expected to carry into November and strengthen the left’s influence in Congress.
Brad Lander ousted Rep. Dan Goldman in a Democratic primary in New York, riding a progressive platform focused on immigration and opposition to more U.S. military aid for Israel, boosted by Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement; the win signals a stronger leftward tilt in New York’s delegation and sets Lander up for a likely November victory.
Brad Lander is projected to defeat incumbent Dan Goldman in New York’s 10th Congressional District Democratic primary, powered by a progressive coalition led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and endorsements from Bernie Sanders. Lander campaigned to the left of Goldman, advocating Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, housing expansion, and pausing U.S. aid to Israel, framing Goldman as too moderate. The race, in one of the most Jewish districts, also served as a proxy fight over Israel policy and U.S. support, with Goldman backed by House leadership and AIPAC. Lander’s win signals growing momentum for progressive challengers in New York politics.
Live updates from the 2026 New York primary show Brad Lander defeating Dan Goldman in NY-10, Cait Conley winning NY-17, Claire Valdez clinching NY-7, and Darializa Avila Chevalier leading Adriano Espaillat in NY-13, along with incumbent Thomas DiNapoli winning the Comptroller Democratic primary; with rapid vote reporting across NYC and outside spending influencing key races, results are still rolling in as more ballots are tallied.
NBC News projects Brad Lander has won the NY-10 Democratic nomination, defeating incumbent Dan Goldman in a vote shaped by divisions over Israel and backed by a Progressive coalition led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Goldman, once seen as a rising star after his role in Trump impeachment proceedings, faced strong opposition on Israel policy and other issues, making him the fifth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary in 2026. Lander’s victory positions him to carry the district in the general election amid a broader shake-up within the Democratic Party.
Polymarket bettors are predicting winners in four NYC races: Espaillat ~57% to win reelection in NY-13 against Darializa Avila Chevalier; Valdez ~83% to win the Dem primary in NY-7 against Reynoso; Lander ~99% to win the NY-10 seat against Dan Goldman; Lasher ~59% to win NY-12 against Alex Bores. Espaillat also has ~55% odds to win the Democratic primary, and Valdez is favored in the NY-7 primary. The market highlights several other local races as well.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigns to boost his endorsed congressional candidates ahead of the June 18 primary, rallying with Sen. Bernie Sanders to urge the Democratic Party to change. The slate includes Brad Lander challenging Dan Goldman, Claire Valdez for Nydia Velázquez’s seat, and Darializa Avila Chevalier aiming to unseat Adriano Espaillat, signaling a high-profile progressive push and calls to curb super PAC influence.
Former NYC comptroller Brad Lander was found not guilty of obstructing an elevator during a one-day trial at a Manhattan ICE facility; the judge said Lander appeared tired rather than intent on blocking the elevator, and rejected prosecutors’ claims that his "we shall not move" chant showed motive to impede. Lander, now a congressional candidate, called the verdict a vindication of civil rights and the rule of law.
A federal judge acquitted former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander of misdemeanor obstruction for blocking an elevator outside an immigrant detention facility at 26 Federal Plaza, ruling that the evidence did not prove intentional obstruction. Lander argued he was there to observe conditions and would have moved if asked, a stance that intersected with his primary campaign against Rep. Dan Goldman as immigration policy remained a flashpoint. Goldman dismissed the case as performative, while Lander framed his actions as part of a broader advocacy effort around immigration and accountability for ICE.
A New York judge found Brad Lander not guilty of misdemeanor charges tied to a September attempt to inspect conditions at a Manhattan immigration detention facility; Lander and about 75 others were arrested at 26 Federal Plaza after seeking access to detention conditions following a federal judge's order to improve them. He had previously been arrested at a federal courthouse and is running to represent New York's 10th congressional district.
Former New York City Comptroller and congressional candidate Brad Lander faced a federal bench trial for his September protest at a DHS/ICE immigration detention facility, where he and about 75 others attempted to inspect detained immigrants’ rooms; Lander pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges, with deliberations wrapping Wednesday and a verdict expected Thursday morning as he plans to call three witnesses. The case follows a prior June arrest during advocacy for immigration defendants.
In a June 2 NY1 debate, Rep. Dan Goldman and rival Brad Lander were asked if they’d back Sen. Chuck Schumer in 2028; Lander signaled a desire for new leadership, effectively throwing Schumer under the bus, while Goldman hedged but both pledged support for House Democratic Leader Jeffries. The candidates sparred over Israel, Trump impeachment, and wealth taxes, and both backed abolishing ICE, more federal housing funding, and higher taxes on the wealthy. A Pix11/Emerson College poll suggested Lander led Goldman, though Goldman’s camp disputed the results. Schumer is a Park Slope constituent in a district that includes parts of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Thousands gathered in southeast Central Park for a spontaneous protest against ICE and U.S. military actions in Venezuela, with elected officials like Brad Lander urging resistance to rising authoritarian measures; police estimated about 2,000 attendees though organizers said the crowd was larger, chanting slogans such as 'Melt ICE' and 'Defend Venezuela.'