Brooklyn cafe refuses service to Congressman Dan Goldman
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New York City. A Brooklyn cafe posted on social media Sunday that it would not serve US Rep. Dan Goldman, published a photo of him at the counter and said it refunded his $9.82 purchase, calling him a 'genocide enabler' under a policy of not serving people the shop labeled as such.
The post prompted national coverage this week; Goldman issued a statement saying he stopped because his young daughter needed to use the restroom and that the barista had been accommodating. The incident comes as Goldman faces a primary challenge from Brad Lander, and media outlets cited the cafe's post and Goldman's prior criticism of the Israeli government.
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- 1. Last year: Goldman called the Gaza war a 'humanitarian catastrophe' and criticized Israel's government.
- 2. In the lead-up to the primary: Goldman is challenged by Brad Lander.
- 3. Sunday: Poetica Coffee posted a photo of Goldman and announced a refund, calling him a 'genocide enabler.'
- 4. Goldman released a statement saying he stopped so his child could use the restroom and regretted the post.
- 5. This week: Multiple outlets covered the exchange ahead of the primary election.
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