The Woman Accused Of Dumping A Knicks Trash Can Into A Manhattan Street Became The Subject Of A Viral Video — But The Professional Background That Surfaced After People Identified Her Is What Everyone Is Talking About

A woman caught on video emptying a public trash can on the street then stealing it during New York City’s Knicks championship parade was a director at JPMorgan Chase who was fired Tuesday over the incident, The Post has learned.

Angie Báez, 40, was promoted to Executive Director of Community and Industry Engagement for Card and Connected Commerce at JPMorgan Chase more than a year ago, according to her LinkedIn profile.

She previously served as Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at New York-based review website The Infatuation, which Chase acquired as part of its broader push into lifestyle and experiential content.

A woman wearing a blue and orange jersey and an orange cap dumping trash out of a blue and orange street trash can onto the sidewalk.
Angie Báez was promoted to Executive Director of Community and Industry Engagement for Card and Connected Commerce at JPMorgan Chase more than a year ago, according to her LinkedIn profile.@WorldLatinHoney/X
A woman in a blue and orange shirt and hat dumps out trash from a blue and orange trash can onto the street.
The DEI exec dumped the trash onto the street — then proceeded to scamper away with the special can.TikTok/@mel_aston

Sources say the bank looked into the incident after the video surfaced and a JPMorgan Chase spokesperson told The Post, “This employee is no longer with the company.”

Báez could not be reached by The Post for comment Tuesday. Sources noted she had attended the parade in her personal capacity.

Clips that surfaced over the weekend show Báez dressed in Knicks gear, dumping the contents of a limited-edition blue-and-orange trash can onto a Manhattan sidewalk before walking off with the receptacle. Additional footage shows her riding the subway with the stolen bin.

In a bio on The Infatuation’s website, Báez is described as someone whose “dedication to making a positive impact shines through in every aspect of her work.” The publication adds that “Angie’s efforts have helped position [The Infatuation] as a trailblazer in the pursuit of a more equitable and relatable food media industry,” calling her one of the “brightest voices” in the space.

“As a vibrant mosaic of Dominican heritage, Bronx roots, and a passion for storytelling, creativity, and culture, Angie continues to lead the way towards a more inclusive and equitable future for food media, leaving an indelible mark on The Infatuation and everything she touches,” the bio states.


Baez also appears to have co-founded a queer and Black, Indigenous and People of Color-owned talent agency, Same Page Co. which is “focused on increasing representation and equity in media and industry. It works with artists/talent on creative projects, photoshoots, strategy, and business affairs.”

Same Page Co. did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Post.

Earlier in her career, Báez worked as Diversity & Inclusion Program Lead at Squarespace and held a top job as diversity & inclusion roles at Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudson’s Bay, and Saks Off 5th, according to another online biography.

Angie Báez with Knicks trash can
Báez is described as someone whose “dedication to making a positive impact shines through in every aspect of her work.”@DJJUANYTO/x
Angie Báez
The woman who went viral for dumping trash out of a Knicks themed garbage bin launched a queer and BIPOC-owned talent agency.theinfatuation.com

Under New York City law, theft of property valued under $1,000 is typically charged as petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. Consequences are often minimal—usually a fine, summons, or community service for first-time offenders. The littering that accompanied the theft could bring additional penalties.

“Dumping trash onto the street and stealing public property for your own personal use are both illegal, antisocial behaviors, and not what New Yorkers do. On top of all that, doing both on camera is incredibly stupid,” the New York City Department of Sanitation told The Post in a statement.

The NYPD said on June 20th they have not received any complaints related to the incident and Beaz has not been charged with a crime.

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