North-east US digs out after massive blizzard blankets the region

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Sara Braun in New YorkFebruary 24, 2026 at 05:51 PM

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Following a massive blizzard that blanketed the northeastern US, New York City officials are addressing an incident in Washington Square Park where police officers were pelted with snowballs. The incident, captured in a viral video, prompted condemnation from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who called the behavior "disgraceful and criminal." The Police Benevolent Association also denounced the actions and called for arrests. Police reported that multiple officers sustained head and face injuries from the snowballs and were treated at a local hospital. The incident occurred after a 911 call about a disorderly crowd in the park as residents gathered for snowball fights after the storm. The blizzard, described as the strongest in a decade, caused widespread travel disruptions and power outages across the region.

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