BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor for World Liberty TV, @Juniors Restaurant Brooklyn NY, Fri Oct 30th 2026

Steve Cohn’s annual Pre-Election Networking Breakfast (often known as the “Cheesecake Breakfast”) for the 2026 election cycle.

Took place on Friday morning, October 30, 2026, at the iconic Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery in Downtown Brooklyn.

The event is a prominent, three-decade-old Brooklyn political staple traditionally held on the Friday immediately preceding Election Day.

It serves as a major networking hub bringing together Brooklyn’s political elite, judicial candidates, community groups, and local professional leaders.

The gathering routinely brings together hundreds of guests—ranging from federal, state, and local elected officials to attorneys, educators, bankers, and community advocates—all looking to connect and reinforce relationships.

The breakfast took place at Junior’s original flagship location at 386 Flatbush Avenue Extension, famous for its New York-style cheesecake and deep roots in local political tradition.

Many political leaders were in attendance, which included Gov Hochul, who went on to say, we need to go out and vote, so we can not just win the NY State, but also  participate in Senator and Congressional races, so we can take both of the chambers back and make Hakeem Jeffries the New Speaker of the house.

Next up Was Tom DiNapoli: The New York State Comptroller, who went on to say, I have always attended annually the breakfast, I want to thank Mr. Cohn and his supporters helping us get elected.

Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, Living in Brooklyn, Former Council Member, Public Advocate and Attorney General of New York, thanked many of the attendees by taking pictures and shaking hands.

She also went on to say, Junior’s restaurant has the best pancakes, as she praised the owners.

Many other Political leaders in attendance included, Ed Townes Former Congress member, Former New York City Comptroller, Brand Landers and Congressional candidate.., Farah Louis, a Democratic member of the New York City Council representing District 45 in Brooklyn (including Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Flatlands, Kensington, Marine Park, and Canarsie).

Assembly member, Nikki Lucas Assembly District 60, On October 4, 2026, Lucas was voted chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and several allies despite a temporary restraining order blocking the party from any votes on a new chair.

A day later, the party announced Lucas as its new chair. Lawyers for the reform faction of the party filed to pursue contempt of court charges against all participants in the vote.

The President and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Randy Peers was in attendance alongside many of his members.

So many other Business leaders, Judges, political pundits were in attendance, meeting and networking with their peers.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Cohn, below is his accomplishments, as an attorney and a political figure.

About Steven D. Cohn:  is an attorney and highly influential figure in Brooklyn’s political and legal communities, widely recognized for his unique ability to bring people together.

For over three decades, he has been a fixture of the borough’s civic life, best known to the public as the founder and host of the annual “Cheesecake Breakfast” at Junior’s.

Longtime District Leader: Cohn served as the Democratic District Leader and Committeeman for Brooklyn’s 50th Assembly District for 27 years, establishing himself as a foundational leader within the local party before stepping down from the role in 2010.

The Seneca Club: He has served as the longtime leader of the Seneca Club of Kings County since 1982. Founded in 1899, it holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous Democratic club in Brooklyn.

Party Leadership Roles: Throughout his political tenure, he has served as a Democratic State Committeeman for nearly 20 years, Vice-Chair of the New York State Democrats, and Executive Secretary of the Kings County Democratic Party.

Goldberg & Cohn, LLP: Cohn has practiced law as a partner at his Downtown Brooklyn firm, Goldberg & Cohn, LLP, since 1978. His practice primary focuses on commercial litigation, real estate matters, administrative law, and family law.

Brooklyn Bar Association: He is the former president of the Brooklyn Bar Association and a Past President of the Brooklyn Bar Association Foundation.

He also served as a founding member and trustee of the organization’s Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP), which delivers critical pro bono services to the local community.

Roots: Raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Cohn is the son of a judge who previously served as a local New York State Assemblyman.

He graduated from New York University in 1970 and earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 1973.

Grassroots Work: Over his career, he has donated his legal services to major community causes, including legal battles regarding the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge tolls, halting a proposed garbage incinerator in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and forcing Mobil Oil to clean up its historic plume spill in Greenpoint.

Historical policy positions from his 2001/2002 runs for New York City Council.

Legal awards he has received from the New York State and Brooklyn Women’s Bar Associations.

Publicist for the event was Ezra Friedlander, Chairman and founder of The Friedlander Group, at boutique political firm based in Washington, specializing in government advocacy, public and media relations, and political event management. In a global, fast-paced environment, the Friedlander Group stands out for its ability to effectively advocate on behalf of your needs. To learn more about Friedlander Group, click here.

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