Knicks fan’s trash can grab ends with fines, firing and walk of shame return trip for JPMorgan Chase exec
New York City Knicks fan’s trash can grab ends with fines, firing and walk of shame return trip for JPMorgan Chase exec
Angie Báez received a $75 littering fine and a $100 fine for impeding sanitation operations
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Video Knicks title celebration turns unruly in NYC as arrests made, vehicles damaged
Thousands of fans poured into the streets of New York City after the Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years, sparking massive celebrations across the city.
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!A viral Knicks championship parade stunt that ended with a JPMorgan Chase executive losing her job has now resulted in city fines after New York sanitation officials recovered the Knicks-themed trash can she was accused of taking from a Manhattan street.
Angie Báez returned the commemorative litter basket Wednesday morning, according to the New York City Department of Sanitation, nearly a week after video showed her dumping trash from the container onto a sidewalk before walking away with it during the New York Knicks' championship celebration.
The Department of Sanitation told Fox News Digital that Sanitation Police issued Báez two summonses in connection with the incident: a $75 fine for littering and a $100 fine for impeding Department of Sanitation operations.
Thousands of fans line Broadway in Lower Manhattan for the New York Knicks championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating their 2026 NBA Finals win in New York City on June 18, 2026. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA championship in 53 years. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
"These fines are the maximum allowed by law for first offenses," a department spokesperson said.
Video of the incident spread widely on social media following the June 18 parade, which drew hundreds of thousands of fans to Lower Manhattan to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship in more than five decades.
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Báez was later identified by the New York Post as a JPMorgan Chase executive whose LinkedIn profile listed her as Executive Director of Community and Industry Engagement for Card and Connected Commerce. Her previous experience included diversity, equity and inclusion leadership roles, including at The Infatuation, which was acquired by Chase in 2021.
The entrance to JPMorgan Chase's international headquarters on Park Avenue is seen in New York on Oct. 2, 2012. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)
Following the incident, JPMorgan Chase confirmed that Báez was no longer employed by the company.
Fox News Digital contacted JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday seeking additional comment about her departure.
"This employee is no longer with the company," a spokesperson said, reiterating the company's previous statement.
The company declined to provide additional details.
Despite the public attention surrounding the incident, the New York Police Department indicated it has no complaint report on file.
Police officers prepare to disperse the crowd after the New York Knicks' win against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Bryant Park in New York City, U.S., June 13, 2026. (REUTERS/Christian Monterrosa)
"There is no complaint report on file with the information provided in your inquiry," an NYPD spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
The Department of Sanitation said it does not have an estimate for the cleanup costs associated with the trash dumped from the basket, but noted the amount was insignificant compared to the overall cleanup effort following the parade.
"We do not have a cost estimate, but note that the trash you see in the video is a tiny amount in comparison to the 75,260 pounds of confetti and litter we collected Thursday and Friday," the department said.
The agency also appeared to have some fun with the situation in a social media post announcing the basket's return.
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"We have 23,000 litter baskets on the street citywide, and you never know where one of these may pop up," the department said, adding that fans interested in a Knicks-themed basket can purchase smaller versions online.
Outkick's Ian Miller contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
