Congressman responds after New York City coffee shop bans him over Israel support: 'Sad state of affairs'
Rep. Dan Goldman said a New York City coffee shop banned him after his support for Israel became known. The shop, Poetica Coffee, posted a surveillance image and refunded his purchase, prompting a federal investigation into possible discrimination. Goldman described the incident as a "sad state of affairs" and emphasized his positive interaction with the staff.
- ▪Goldman visited Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn and was initially welcomed by the barista, who wore a hijab.
- ▪After his visit, the coffee shop publicly announced that he was not welcome back and refunded his purchase.
- ▪Federal authorities are investigating the shop for alleged denial of service based on religion or national origin.
- ▪Goldman, a Jewish liberal Zionist, criticized accusations that Israel is committing genocide and said the incident could affect his political standing.
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New York City Congressman responds after New York City coffee shop bans him over Israel support: 'Sad state of affairs' Federal authorities are investigating Poetica Coffee over alleged denial of service based on religion or national origin By Julia Bonavita Fox News Published June 23, 2026 5:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rep. Dan Goldman says NYC coffee shop ban was ‘diametrically opposite’ of friendly encounter Rep. Dan Goldman tells CNN's "Laura Coates Live" a friendly visit to Poetica Coffee in New York City took an unexpected turn after the business publicly banned him and refunded his purchase over his support for Israel. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep.
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