Snowball Fight in Washington Square Park Leads to Injuries and Police Response

A large snowball fight in Washington Square Park during a Northeast blizzard escalated into disorderly conduct, with participants throwing snowballs and ice at NYPD officers. Two officers sustained facial injuries and were hospitalized. Police unions called for arrests, while NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch condemned the attacks. Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a snow day and encouraged safety but faced criticism for his response to the incident amid widespread storm disruptions.