Snowball fight near Washington Square Park sparked injuries to on-duty NYPD officers; park sits in Greenwich Village, NYC, a cultural hub.
A large snowball fight in Washington Square Park led to police officers being injured by snow and ice, with four suspects sought by police. Mayor Mamdani downplayed the incident as a chaotic but non-criminal event, while police and unions describe it as lawless and disgraceful.
Multiple incidents of antisemitic vandalism have been reported across Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan in recent days. Swastikas and other hate symbols have appeared on synagogues, homes, a park, and a university flag, prompting police investigations and public condemnation from city officials.