NEW YORK (VINnews) – While much of the attention following Tuesday’s Democratic primaries focused on progressive candidates who scored major victories across New York City, two Orthodox Jewish candidates also secured wins in state Assembly races.

Pesach Osina won the Democratic nomination for a Queens-based Assembly seat, while Joey Saban captured the Democratic nomination in a Brooklyn district.

Under/reported: Two new Orthodox Jewish superstars who won the Democratic nomination for NYS Assembly: Pesach Osina in Queens + Joey Saban in Brooklyn.

Mazel Tov! pic.twitter.com/3oCEyEBE8f

— David G. Greenfield (@NYCGreenfield) June 24, 2026

The victories drew praise from David Greenfield, who highlighted the results as a bright spot for the Orthodox Jewish community following a primary night dominated by progressive victories.

“Underreported: Two new Orthodox Jewish superstars who won the Democratic nomination for New York State Assembly — Pesach Osina in Queens and Joey Saban in Brooklyn. Mazel Tov!” Greenfield wrote in a post Wednesday.

Supporters said the nominations provide a measure of optimism and ensure that Orthodox Jewish voices will continue to have representation in Albany amid growing concerns about antisemitism and issues affecting the community.

Both candidates are expected to be strong contenders in the November general election.