A massive snowball fight in Washington Square Park turned chaotic when police officers were called to the scene and subsequently pelted with snowballs, leading to injuries among several NYPD officers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash for his comments regarding the incident, suggesting that the actions of the crowd resembled a mere snowball fight rather than a criminal act. This has ignited a political firestorm, with calls from former Mayor Adams for politicians to denounce the attack on officers. The NYPD has released images of suspects involved and is conducting an investigation into the events, while some onlookers and officials are divided on the characterization of the incidents, with varying views on accountability and respect for law enforcement.