The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has released images of suspects believed to have assaulted police officers during a snowball fight at Washington Square Park. The incident occurred when officers were responding to reports of a large, disorderly group in the park. Two men allegedly hurled snow and ice at the officers, resulting in injuries, prompting the police to seek public assistance in identifying the attackers. This act has elevated the investigation into a felony case of assault on a police officer under New York law.

A notable aspect of the incident is the response of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who characterized the confrontation as resembling a playful snowball fight among children. His comments came during a news conference, in which he stated that the alleged attackers were