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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Mamdani says he will not ban snowball fights after police targeted

Zohran Mamdani said he would not ban snowball fights after the New York City Police Department announced Tuesday (24 February) that they would investigate a massive snowball fight at Washington Square Park in Manhattan after officers were pelted with snowballs.

New York's Mayor said he is appreciative of the work Commissioner Jessica Tisch and the NYPD have been doing in response to the snowstorm. However, regarding the park incident, he said, “Having seen these videos, to me it was a snowball fight that got out of hand, and it should be treated accordingly.”

Ms Tisch called the behavior “disgraceful” and “criminal" and said the department is investigating. Police have released images of two people the department is searching for in connection with the incident.

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