Key facts
- A woman identified as Angie Baez was fired from her job at JPMorgan Chase.
- The firing followed a viral video of her taking a Knicks-themed trash can during a championship parade.
- Baez was issued two fines by the NYC Department of Sanitation for littering and impeding city operations.
- The trash can was returned to the city.
A New York Knicks fan, identified as Angie Baez, was fired from her position at JPMorgan Chase after a video of her taking a limited-edition Knicks-themed trash can during the team's championship parade went viral. The incident occurred during celebrations for the Knicks' 2026 NBA championship. The video showed Baez emptying the trash can's contents onto the street before walking away with the receptacle. Following the incident, a JPMorgan Chase spokesperson confirmed that Baez was no longer with the company. Additionally, the New York City Department of Sanitation issued Baez two summonses: one for $75 for littering and another for $100 for impeding DSNY operations, which are the maximum first-offense penalties. The trash can was subsequently returned to the city.