A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete February 25, 2026 at 11:16 PM
A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police

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A snowball fight in Washington Square Park during a New York City blizzard turned violent after police arrived to respond to 911 calls. The incident, which was pre-planned and initially peaceful, escalated into people throwing snowballs at officers, injuring them. Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that those involved should not face charges, but his response has put him at odds with the NYPD leadership, who described the behavior as "disgraceful" and criminal. The police department is seeking four men aged 18-20 who allegedly assaulted officers. Four images of the suspects have been released by the NYPD. The incident occurred on Monday in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, during a storm that dumped nearly 20 inches of snow on the city.

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