Video shows large crowd throwing snowballs at NYPD officers in Washington Square Park
The Police Benevolent Association is calling for arrests and charges after a group of people were captured on video throwing snowballs at NYPD officers on Monday in a Lower Manhattan park.
The incident happened during a planned meet up for a snowball fight in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village.
The footage shows officers followed and taunted by the group as they walked to their police van.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch took to social media to denounce what happened, saying, in part, "The behavior depicted is disgraceful, and it is criminal. Our detectives are investigating this matter."
Added Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, "This is disgraceful. @NYCMayor and every elected official in our city should denounce this juvenile attack on our #NYPD. Back the blue and hold those who disrespect them accountable."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also weighed in on social media.
"Our NYPD officers put themselves on the line to protect us every day. It is never acceptable to throw anything at a police officer, full stop," she said in a statement.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said "Officers, like all city workers, have been out in a historic blizzard, keeping New Yorkers safe and cars moving. Treat them with respect. If anyone's catching a snowball, it's me."
