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

The NYPD arrested one of four people it says injured officers with snowballs, in behaviour the commissioner called "disgraceful".

A 27-year-old man was arrested after New York City police officers were injured during a large snowball fight in Washington Square Park. The NYPD charged him with assaulting a police officer, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct. Mayor Zohran Mamdani downplayed the incident, while Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned it as 'disgraceful' and 'criminal'.

New York City police are investigating an incident in Washington Square Park where uniformed officers were hit with snowballs during a large snowball fight. A video of the event shows two officers being pelted from multiple directions, visibly frustrated, with one having snow rubbed on his head. The NYPD reported that several officers were struck in the face and taken to a hospital in stable condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the act as 'disgraceful' and 'criminal', announcing an ongoing investigation. Authorities released images of suspects and requested public assistance in identifying them.

A recent snowball fight in Washington Square Park has sparked tensions between New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYPD. The event, which followed a major snowstorm, escalated when several officers were hit by snow and ice, leading to injuries. While Mamdani downplayed the incident as a playful scuffle that shouldn’t result in criminal charges, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and the NYPD called it an assault, describing the attacks as 'disgraceful' and 'criminal'. The Police Benevolent Association echoed these sentiments, claiming declining respect for law enforcement under Mamdani’s leadership.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he does not believe the incident warrants criminal charges, even as the NYPD investigates it as an assault. Police said two officers suffered lacerations to the face. Detectives are seeking to identify four males in connection with the incident. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has called the conduct criminal, drawing a contrast with the mayor’s assessment.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he does not believe the incident warrants criminal charges, even as the NYPD investigates it as an assault. Police said two officers suffered lacerations to the face. Detectives are seeking to identify four males in connection with the incident. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has called the conduct criminal, drawing a contrast with the mayor’s assessment.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he does not believe the incident warrants criminal charges, even as the NYPD investigates it as an assault. Police said two officers suffered lacerations to the face. Detectives are seeking to identify four males in connection with the incident. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has called the conduct criminal, drawing a contrast with the mayor’s assessment.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he does not believe the incident warrants criminal charges, even as the NYPD investigates it as an assault. Police said two officers suffered lacerations to the face. Detectives are seeking to identify four males in connection with the incident. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has called the conduct criminal, drawing a contrast with the mayor’s assessment.