NYC snowball fight at Washington Square Park led to police injuries and arrests, spotlighting urban chaos in the iconic Greenwich Village spot.
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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.