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Snowball Attack on NYPD Sparks Controversy and Criticism

3/5/2026

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Eric Wilson Jr., 18, was charged with harassment and obstruction for a snowball attack on NYPD officers in Washington Square Park on February 23, which resulted in two officers being hospitalized.
Former Governor George Pataki criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for minimizing the incident, calling it a deliberate assault involving rocks and ice.
Mamdani described the event as a "snowball fight that got out of hand," while NYPD officials warned that disrespect towards police could escalate if not addressed.

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Eric Wilson Jr., 18, was charged with harassment and obstruction for a snowball attack on NYPD officers in Washington Square Park on February 23, which resulted in two officers being hospitalized.
Former Governor George Pataki criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for minimizing the incident, calling it a deliberate assault involving rocks and ice.
Mamdani described the event as a "snowball fight that got out of hand," while NYPD officials warned that disrespect towards police could escalate if not addressed.