Ocasio-Cortez Mourns a Coffee House Driven Out Of Business By a Minimum Wage Law She Supports

Unsurprisingly, many are observing the passing of this Big Apple treasure. Among those to pay their respects on social media was none other than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the 28-year-old democratic socialist who stands poised to win New York's 14th congressional district.
A touching homage, to be sure. Yet, we’d be remiss to overlook the reasons the Coffee Shop is closing. Charles Milite, co-owner and president of the restaurant, told the New York Post that the decision stemmed in part from New York’s recent minimum wage hike.

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