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February 24, 2026
New York police decry snowballs pelted at officers as north-east US digs out of blizzard
Zohran Mamdani calls for ‘respect’ of New York police as hundreds of thousands in US still face power outages
TL;DR
- New York City officers were hit with snowballs in Washington Square Park after a blizzard.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the behavior disgraceful and criminal, demanding respect for officers.
- The New York City Police Benevolent Association called for the snowball throwers to be arrested and charged with assault.
- The blizzard affected much of the northeast US, causing hundreds of thousands of power outages and travel disruptions.
- Some New York City parents expressed frustration with students returning to school quickly after the snow day.
- Transit in the northeast is slowly recovering, with specialized equipment being used for snow removal.
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