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The platform Sidetalk He called for a massive gathering in Washington Square Park. By three in the afternoon nearly half a thousand people had gathered. What began as an ‘innocent’ snowball fight could end as a new political conflict between the mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Police.
The message on the networks invited them to notify their colleagues and join the rally planned in lower Manhattan, not far from the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). It had been ten years since such snowfall had been seen on the streets of the city and many young people wanted to celebrate.
Replica of the Parisian Arc de Triomphe in Washington Square Park.
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But at four in the afternoon local time, the emergency telephone number began to receive calls from citizens who they denounced riots in the park caused by the young people who had gathered there.
Neighbors sent videos to nearby police stations and law enforcement they decided to act. When the agents arrived they were greeted with a shower of snowballs. What was called as an apparently innocent game, led to almost a pitched battle, with two police officers slightly injured who were taken to a hospital.
A gang of youths harass the NYPD and pelt them with snow.
If you look at the crowd you can tell that none of them were alive on 9/11.
They don’t know what the NYPD is willing to sacrifice for the citizens of New York.
Side note: You throw a snowball at police, they should be… pic.twitter.com/jYC33M81K3
— Amiri King (@AmiriKing) February 24, 2026
On the same Monday, a video showing the agents being attacked with balls spread on the networks and in a few hours reached hundreds of thousands of views. Jessica Tabletop authority of the New York Police Department, described the actions as “disgraceful” and “criminal”, ensuring that an investigation would be carried out.
This Tuesday, Zohran Mamdanimayor of the city, wanted to make light of the matter by declaring that it was a simple “snowball fight between kids” and “no one should be arrested for these incidents.” “Security forces should be treated with respect, like everyone else in this city,” he added, concluding that only he deserved a snowball.
WATCH: New York City Police Officers show up to a massive snowball fight at Washington Square Park and immediately start getting pummeled with snowballs after the blizzard today.
pic.twitter.com/BjEJ7FDl1A— RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) February 23, 2026
The relationship between Trump and Mamdani
Mamdani won the New York mayoral election in November and was sworn into office at midnight on January 1. His mandate has been characterized by an open confrontation between him and Donald Trumpwhom he has described as “authoritarian” and “fascist.”
During the mayoral campaignTrump called him a “communist” and called him “the most radical of the extreme Democratic left.” He even threatened to imprison him if he prevented ICE agents from entering the city.
I’ve seen the videos of kids throwing snowballs at NYPD officers in Washington Square Park.
Officers, like all city workers, have been out in a historic blizzard, keeping New Yorkers safe and cars moving.
Treat them with respect. If anyone’s catching a snowball, it’s me.
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) February 24, 2026
Mamdani, who He is the first Muslim mayor of New York, aims to shield the city from actions against immigrants and its confrontations with the Police were evident during the campaign. Since his election, he has moderated his speech and maintains a conciliatory tone, always recognizing the work of the agents.
President Trump has used his election victory to push for a new law that requires voter identification. In his State of the Union address he referred to him as “a good boy.” He said he talked to him a lot. “Bad politics, but a nice guy,” he said.