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Mamdani admonishes ‘kids throwing snowballs,’ while NYPD denounces ‘individuals attacking cops’

Several officers were struck and treated at a hospital following a large snowball fight that escalated into an attack on NYPD at Washington Square Park, police said.

  • Video showed NYPD officers being hit with snowballs in Washington Square Park during a major snowstorm, prompting sharply different reactions from city leaders.
  • NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the incident as “criminal” and “disgraceful,” saying detectives are investigating those involved.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani characterized the episode as “kids throwing snowballs” while still urging residents to respect officers who were working during the blizzard.
  • Several officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition after being struck, and the union representing NYPD officers criticized Mamdani’s response as a failure of leadership.
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abc 7 NY broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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