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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.
A Brooklyn cafe, Poetica Coffee, reportedly refused service to Rep. Dan Goldman after visiting with his 7-year-old daughter, issued a refund, and told him not to return. The incident has drawn a federal civil rights investigation into potential discriminatory public accommodations.
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.
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.
A Brooklyn cafe, Poetica Coffee, publicly refused to serve Rep. Dan Goldman, refunding his $9.82 and posting a message calling him a “racist/fascist/homophobe” in relation to his pro‑Israel views. Mayor Zohran Mamdani offered only a tepid non‑response when pressed about the incident. Goldman, who is facing a primary challenge from Mamdani‑backed Brad Lander, said the episode is shocking and indicative of the climate around Israel. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation into the matter and could take enforcement action, underscoring the charged national debate over antisemitism and political disagreements in NYC.
A New York coffee shop, Poetica Coffee, posted on Instagram that Rep. Dan Goldman should never return due to his pro-Israel views, fueling a clash over political speech and accusations of discrimination in the lead-up to Goldman’s primary against Brad Lander. Goldman said a barista was kind to his daughter, bought a coffee, and tipped, while his campaign noted the incident and a DOJ civil rights probe into the cafe’s actions was referenced by some critics. The race pits pro-Israel candidates against progressive-backed challengers, highlighting splits within the Jewish community over Israel policy.
Federal investigators with the Civil Rights Division opened a probe into Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn after it posted that Rep. Dan Goldman and his daughter were not welcome, said it issued a refund, and told him to not return. Goldman says the barista was nice, and the incident raises questions about potential illegal discrimination in public accommodations based on race, religion, or national origin.
Rep. Dan Goldman said it was sad a Brooklyn cafe banned him over his Israel stance after a viral post mentioning AIPAC; the cafe’s posts were deleted, Goldman recalled a kind encounter with a hijab-wearing barista, and his primary challenger Brad Lander criticized the move as unbecoming of a public official. The case drew commentary from DOJ leaders, and Goldman emphasized he supports Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state but does not endorse all of its government’s actions.
A USA TODAY op-ed argues that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s selective endorsements—backing allies like Brad Lander while withholding support from others—offer a window into whether NYC’s progressive wave will translate to Congress. With the June 23 NY-10 primary looming, the piece suggests the test is whether Mamdani’s influence can lift candidates beyond the usual blue-district playbook, despite Goldman’s image as a far-left figure and mixed results in other districts. It notes that endorsements aren’t a guaranteed path to victory, but they could help redefine Democratic messaging if a broader progressive bloc gains traction.
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.
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.
Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat from New York, plans to introduce a resolution reaffirming that Donald Trump cannot serve more than two terms as president, as stipulated by the 22nd Amendment. Despite the amendment already limiting presidents to two terms, Goldman aims to address Trump's past jokes about serving additional terms. The resolution may face challenges in the Republican-controlled House but could be introduced as a "privileged resolution" to force a vote.
Rep. Dan Goldman plans to introduce a House resolution supporting the 22nd Amendment, which limits U.S. presidents to two terms, specifically reaffirming its application to Donald Trump. Although the resolution is largely symbolic and unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House, it highlights Trump's past comments about serving more than two terms. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, restricts presidents to two terms, with specific provisions for vice presidents who assume the presidency.